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	Navy Unit Commendation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Navy Unit Commendation of the United States Navy is an award that was established by order of the Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal on 18 December 1944.
		This commendation is awarded by the Secretary to any ship, aircraft, detachment, or other unit of the naval service of the United States Navy which has, subsequent to 6 December 1941, distinguished itself by outstanding heroism in action against the enemy, but not sufficient to justify award of the Presidential Unit Citation.
		The Coast Guard equivalent of the Navy Unit Commendation is the Coast Guard Unit Commendation.
	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/navy_unit_commendation (170 words)

	NRL Press Release
		John H. Dalton, Secretary of the Navy, presented the prestigious Navy Unit Commendation jointly to the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and its parent organization, the Office of Naval Research (ONR), during a recent ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard.
		The Navy Unit Commendation Award was established by the Secretary of the Navy in December 1944 and is awarded by the Secretary, with the approval of the President, generally for outstanding heroism in action against the enemy or, under certain circumstances, for extremely meritorious service outside of combat in support of military operations.
		Navy Unit Commendation recipients may display the award by wearing either a ribbon (military) or a pin (civilians).
	www.nrl.navy.mil /pao/pressRelease.php?Y=1996&R=100-96r (1340 words)

	Navy Unit Commendation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		To justify this commendation the unit must have performed service as a unit of character comparable to that which would merit the award of a Silver Star Medal or Legion of Merit to an individual.
		Such personnel are authorized to wear a bronze star upon the ribbon for each additional commendation of the unit in which they serve during the occasion for which the unit is commended, whether it be the same or another unit.
		All personnel attached to and serving on board the U.S.S. Purdy on April 12, 1945, are authorized to wear the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon.
	www.destroyers.org /uss-purdy/Navy.htm (487 words)

	VALOROUS UNIT AWARD
		When a fire fight is initiated the unit response is to go and assist that part of the unit which is in contact, the process is not democratic, it is unanimous, immediate and requires no command.
		The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not sufficiently to justify the award of the Presidential Unit Citation).
		This award may be conferred upon units of the other branches of the Armed Forces of the United States, as well as to the armed forces of foreign nations serving with the Armed Forces of the United States, provided they meet the standards established for Navy and Marine Corps units.
	ranger25.com /vua.htm (2706 words)

	Navy - Award Pennants (U.S.) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Shore commands and shore-based units fly them from the most appropriate hoist determined by the local commander, normally the port yardarm of a mast rigged with a crosstree.
		With one exception, only the ships or comparable units involved in the action or service for which the citation was issued may display the pennant for the citation.
		Pennant is yellow with broad stripes of Old Glory blue and scarlet along the upper and lower edges, 27 units hoist by 57 units fly, 48 units to the fork of the swallowtail; yellow stripe is 13 units wide at the hoist.
	flagquest.com /FOTW/flags/us^nvawd.html (598 words)

	USS ANTHONY DD515 Home Page
		She was returned to the United States custody and simultaneously struck from the Navy List on 15 April 1972.
		Commended for outstanding contribution to the record compiled by the USS ANTHONY, as authorized by ComDesRon 45 in his letter of commendation to the Engineering Officer, Serial 16 of 25 September 1944, quoted in part herewith:
		The Secretary of the Navy has awarded the Navy Unit Commendation to the U. Anthony for outstanding heroism as a Fire Support vessel and Radar Picket Ship during the Okinawa Campaign from 1-19 April 1945 and from 19-24 June 1945.
	bobrosssr.tripod.com /515anthony.html (1200 words)

	NHRC Navy Unit Commendation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		These actions contributed significantly to the health and safety of the Navy and Marine Corps forces serving in Operation DESERT SHIELD.
		From its inception, the laboratory provided Navy medicine with the ability to rapidly diagnose and treat the rare diseases of this area, and through its efforts, lost time due to disease was greatly reduced.
		Throughout this period, the facility was unique in theater in its ability to identify specific biologic threats.
	www.nhrc.navy.mil /command/medal.html (187 words)

	Awards - USMC, 1st Radio Battalion, Vietnam Veterans
		With unequaled professionalism, the unit distinguished itself by forwarding to the supported commanders timely and accurate information which was of enormous value in the planning and execution of successful combat operations.
		Members of the Armed Forces of the United States in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia, or the airspace thereover, during the same period and serving in direct support of operations in Vietnam are also eligible for this award.
		All Marine Corps units under the operational control of the III Marine Amphibious Force during this period are entitled to this award and as such are considered cited units within themselves and all such units which are authorized flags are entitled to fly the streamer of the Gallantry Cross with palm 6.
	www.swanassoc.com /1stradiobn/awards.htm (1854 words)

	United States Navy Commendation to HMAS Perth
		The US Navy Unit Commendation confers on the recipient the right to wear a distinctive pennant, a green burgee with blue, yellow and scarlet horizontal stripes top and bottom.
		The commendation, established in 1944, is a highly valued honour and during the period of the Vietnam war, had no equivalent in the Australian system of awards.
		As an element of Task Unit 70.8.9 HMAS PERTH provided Naval Gunfire Support for United States and Allied Forces ashore in the Republic of Vietnam, and as an element of Task Group 77.1 in the Gulf of Tonkin, supported Naval Operations against North Vietnamese logistics groups and lines of communications.
	www.vvaa.org.au /perth.htm (396 words)

	HMAS PERTH 2
		The US Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation confers on the recipient unit the right to fly a distinctive pennant, a green pennant with yellow, blue and scarlet horizontal stripes top and bottom.
		The Commendation is a highly valued honour and, during the period of the Vietnam war, had no equivalent in the Australian system of awards.
		The award may also be conferred upon units of armed forces of nations serving with the armed forces of the United States, providing that these units meet the standards established for US Navy and US Marine Corps units.
	www.vvaavic.org.au /perth2.htm (326 words)

	Five Pacific Subs Receive Unit Awards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		City of Corpus Christi received the Meritorious Unit Commendation, while Honolulu and La Jolla received Letters of Commendation from the Secretary of the Navy.
		Jeffrey Cassias, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, who was on hand to present the Navy Unit Commendation to the crew of Tucson Oct. 4.
		La Jolla was commended for its last deployment from February to August 2004, during which time it conducted an operation and participated in a number of exercises including Pacific Reach.
	www.military.com /NewsContent/0,13319,78263,00.html?ESRC=navynews.RSS (487 words)

	Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation was instituted in 1967.
		This award may also be conferred upon units of the other branches of the Armed Forces of the United States and of friendly foreign nations serving with the Armed Forces of the United States, provided that such units shall meet the standards established for Navy and Marine Corps units.
		All personnel permanently assigned or attached to the cited unit who were actually present and participated in the action or actions for which the unit was cited are authorized to wear the ribbon permanently.
	www.militaryhusbands.com /medals/descript/m023.htm (373 words)

	Navy Unit Awards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		This award may be conferred upon units of the other branches of the Armed Forces of the United States, as well as to the armed forces of foreign nations serving with the Armed Forces of the United States, provided they meet the standards estab-lished for Navy and Marine Corps units.
		The Navy Unit Commendation is worn after the Joint Merit-orious Unit Award and before the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation.
		Additional awards of the Navy Unit Commendation are denoted by bronze stars three-sixteenths of an inch in diameter.
	foxfall.com /fra-nua-nuc.htm (231 words)

	Navy Unit Awards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It may also be awarded to units of the other branches of the Armed Forces of the United States as well as to units of foreign nations serving with U.S. Forces, provided they meet the same standards established for Navy and Marine Corps units.
		The Meritorious Unit Commendation is worn after the Unit Commendation ribbon and before the Navy "E" Ribbon.
		Additional awards of the Meritorious Unit Commendation are denoted by bronze stars three-sixteenths of an inch in diameter.
	foxfall.com /fra-nua-muc.htm (139 words)

	Commendation
		The Navy Unit Commendation was established by the Secretary of the Navy on December 18, 1944 and awarded by the Secreatary with approval of the President, This Unit Commendation is Conferred on any Ship, Aircraft, Detachment, or other unit of the U.S. Navy or
		It is also awarded for extremely meritorious service not involving combat but in support of military operation which were outstanding when compared to other unit performing similar service.
		The Tabberer was Awarded the first Navy Unit Commendation issued by the U.S. Navy.
	www.geocities.com /de418/Commendation.html?1036538135421 (127 words)

	Military Medals, Vietnam War, War Medals, Navy Medals, Military Awards, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit ...
		Awarded in the name of the President of the United States to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and co-belligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy.
		Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served for a six-month period in Vietnam, its surrounding waters or in air support against an armed enemy in Vietnam between March 1, 1961 and March 28, 1973.
		On 23 February U.S. Navy units and installations at Da Nang, Tan An, Ben Luc, Go Dau Ha, and Tra Cu came under numerous and widespread attacks associated with a new enemy offensive, but since many units in these areas were poised to meet these attacks they caused only minimal damage.
	www.riverinesailor.com /awards.htm (2277 words)

	NAVSUP Awarded SECNAV's Meritorious Unit Commendation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		All NAVSUP employees--active duty, Reserves and civilians--who were permanently assigned or attached to the command during any time between Oct. 1, 2002, and Sept. 30, 2003, are authorized to wear the appropriate symbol, permanently.
		According to the award citation, NAVSUP effectively executed their strategic mission of providing Navy, Marine Corps, joint and allied forces quality supplies and services on a timely basis while successfully implementing a series of transformational actions across the enterprise.
		This series of initiatives was fostered in direct support of the Navy’s Sea Power 21 vision, and has allowed NAVSUP to better structure and align its organization to deliver even better logistics support in the future.
	www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=12853 (316 words)

	Hispanic Americans in Korean War
		During the Korean War, this unit, nicknamed "The Borinqueneers" after one of the original Indian tribes inhabiting Puerto Rico, quickly won respect on the battlefield.
		During October and November 1950, the 65th RCT participated in search-and-destroy missions targeting the remnants of North Korean Army units left in South Korea to harass U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) forces.
		The regiment received one Presidential Unit Citation (Army), one Presidential Unit Citation (Navy), one Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), one Navy Unit Commendation, two Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citations and the Bravery Gold Medal of Greece.
	korea50.army.mil /history/factsheets/hispanic.shtml (1111 words)

	Glenn
		He was assigned to the Fighter Design Branch of the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics (now Bureau of Naval Weapons) in Washington from November 1956 to April 1959, during which time he also attended the University of Maryland.
		Glenn is in Washington, and meets the Secretary General of the United Nations, who mentions a plan of the Soviet ambassador to the UN.
		The Mercury astronauts were guests of the United Nations, and John Glenn acted as spokesman during an informal reception given by Acting Secretary General U Thant.
	www.astronautix.com /astros/glenn.htm (2530 words)

	Ribbon Awards of the U.S. Navy
		For active participation in ground or surface combat subsequent to 1 March 1961 while in the grade of captain/colonel or junior thereto.
		For service in a unit cited in the name of the president for outstanding performance in action.
		Awarded by the Republic of Vietnam to units for valorous combat achievement.
	www.homeofheroes.com /medals/ribbons/1_ribbons_n.html (574 words)

	USS Santa Fe awarded Navy Unit Commendation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		PEARL HARBOR, HI--Rear Adm. Jeffrey B. Cassias, Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presented the Navy Unit Commendation to the crew of USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) on April 29, 2005.
		“It was a real honor for the ship and the crew to receive the Navy Unit Commendation from the Secretary of the Navy and a special honor to have the admiral award it to the crew, said Perry.
		USS Santa Fe received the award for meritorious service and outstanding performance of duty in the conduct of operations of vital importance to the national security as a unit of the Pacific Fleet from September 2003 to March 2004.
	www.csp.navy.mil /news/releas05036.html (429 words)

	POD - April 1961 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Frequently called upon by gunnery spotters to shift targets with no prior notification, the ship met these challenges in the minimum of time, and maintained the same highly professional and accurate gunfire on each new target, demonstrating the superb coordination of her crew.
		Awarded by SECNAV, CNO or CMC to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps which has distinguished itself, under combat or non-combat conditions, by either valorous or meritorious achievement which renders the unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Navy Unit Commendation.
		To justify this award, the unit mush have performed service of a character comparable to that which would merit the award of the Bronze Star Medal, or achievement of like caliber in a non-combat situation, to an individual.
	home.earthlink.net /~daveem1ss/NMUC.htm (446 words)

	Navy Unit Commendation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Navy Unit Commendation was instituted in 1944.
		This award may also be conferred upon units of the other branches of the Armed Forces of the United States, and of armed forces of friendly foreign nations serving with the Armed Forces of the United States, provided that such units shall meet the standards established for Navy and Marine Corps units.
		An award will not be made to a unit for actions of one or more of its component parts, unless the unit performed uniformly as a team in a manner justifying collective recognition.
	www.militaryhusbands.com /medals/descript/m022.htm (327 words)

	U.S. Navy Service and Campaign Medals, Ribbons, Eco-Photo Explorers, EcoPhoto, Eco Photo
		Since orders, medals and other types of decorations were seen as signs of royalty, they ran contrary to the republican spirit present at the founding of our country.
		In fact, during the first 120 years of the Navy's existence, no official medals, awards or other visible signs of overseas service or combat were present to our brave and hard-working servicemen.
		It is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, after 1 April 1975 distinguished themselves by meritorious direct participation in a Department of Defense approved significant military act or operation of a humanitarian nature.
	www.ecophotoexplorers.com /ServiceAwards.asp (423 words)

	VRC-50 Unit Awards
		Secretary of the Navy, 18 December 1944, it is awarded by the Secretary
		Secretary of the Navy, 17 July 1967, it is awarded by the Secretary
		The Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation was authorized by the Secretary of Defense on June 10, 1981.
	www.vrc-50.org /awards.htm (630 words)

	Navy Unit Commendation
		Enterprise and her men were awarded the Navy Unit Commendation on 11 June 1946, one year and four weeks to the day after Tomi Zai
		Awarded by Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, and approved by President Truman, the Commendation recognized the "outstanding heroism" of
		Enterprise CV-6 was the first ship in U.S. Navy history to be awarded both the Presidential Unit Citation and the Navy Unit Commendation.
	www.cv6.org /decoration/nuc (339 words)

	USS Greeneville receives Navy Unit Commendation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		PEARL HARBOR, HI--USS Greeneville (SSN 772) received the Navy Unit Commendation Award on June 22 for exceptional meritorious service while deployed with Expeditionary Strike Group One in support of the Global War on terrorism.
		Former Secretary of the Navy James V. Forrestal established the Navy Unit Commendation on December 19, 1944.
		The Pre-Commissioning Unit Greeneville was officially manned on January 19, 1994, and christened on September 17, 1994.
	www.csp.navy.mil /news/release04048.html (437 words)

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