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  Achievement Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Achievement Medal was first proposed as a means to recognize the contributions of junior officers and enlisted personnel who were not be eligible to receive the higher Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service Medal.
The medal was originally entitled the “Secretary of the Navy Commendation for Achievement Medal”, but this title was shortened in 1967 to the "Navy Achievement Medal".
Additional awards of the Achievement Medal are denoted by oak leaf clusters, except for the Navy and Coast Guard which issues award stars.
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 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Secretary of the Navy Commendation for Achievement Medal
The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in the grades of lieutenant commander (or major) and below.
The ribbon is myrtle green (suggested by the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal).
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 Precision Medals -Navy Achievement Medal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal was authorized by the Secretary of the Navy, May 1, 1961.
Redesignated the "Navy Achievement Medal" by the Secretary of the Navy July 17, 1967; on August 19, 1994, the award was again redesignated the "Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal."
The Navy Achievement Medal may also be awarded to members of the armed forces of a friendly foreign nation consistent with the eligibility requirements specified in chapter 6.
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 Navy Achievement Medal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal was originally established as the Secretary of the Navy Commendation for Achievement with Ribbon by Secretary of the Navy John B. Connally's SECNAVINST 1650.12 of May 1, 1961.
In 1964 it was converted to a medal and its name was changed to the Secretary of the Navy Commendation for Achievement Medal, and on July 17, 1967 the Secretary of the Navy changed its name to the Navy Achievement Medal.
The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal was designed by Arnold P. Simmons and sculpted by Lewis J. King, Jr., both of the Army's Institute of Heraldry.
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A specific achievement means a single, discrete accomplishment, normally occurring over a short period of time as opposed to outstanding performance for many things done during a multi-year tour of duty.
When the degree of meritorious achievement or service rendered is not sufficient to warrant the award of the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal, when appropriate, should be considered.
The achievement should be such as to constitute a definite contribution to the Naval service, such as an invention, or improvement in design, procedure or organization.
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 Military Medals, Vietnam War, War Medals, Navy Medals, Military Awards, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit ...
The award shall be given for meritorious service or achievement in a combat or non-combat situation based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature, and shall be of such merit as to warrant more tangible recognition than is possible by a fitness report of performance evaluation, but which does not warrant a
Authorized on February 17, 1969, this ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard for combat action service.
The IV Corps Tactical Zone Dry Weather Campaign began on 1 December 1968 in support of the overall mission to prevent Viet Cong units from interfering with pacification efforts.
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Navy and Marine medal for Heroism cased set with rb
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 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Replacement Certificate, Navy Achievement Medal
It is awarded for meritorious service or achievement in either combat or noncombat based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature but which does not warrant a Navy Commendation Medal or higher.
It may not be awarded for service involving participation in aerial flight after January 1, 1969.
The act or service must be noteworthy; it must be sufficiently sustained to demonstrate a high state of development (if for a specific achievement, it must be of such merit as to earn singular recognition); and, it must reflect most creditably on the efforts of the individual towards the accomplishment of the unit mission.
www.expresscitations.com /Cert_Navy_Marine_Corps_Achievement_Medal.htm   (212 words)

  
 Navy Medal Checker - ... - msnblockchecker.poetrycontest.be   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Marines helping Marines by providing information, service and support to all Marines past, present and future.
A World War II Navy veteran photographed wearing a Medal of Honor at a Memorial Day event could face federal charges because it was a fake that he bought for $500, authorities say.
He waited until his retirement as a Navy vice admiral, until after he won a Medal of Honor for the superhuman resistance offered his captors at the infamous Hanoi Hilton to say that.
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James Leeber, recently promoted to corporal on the Bentley Police Department, has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
A staff sergeant in the Marine Corps Reserves, Leeber was recognized for his initiative, ability, devotion, and motivational spirit while developing and conducting training exercises for his squadron in June.
He also led his Marines through a live fire squad assault course, and took part in a night fire with the Military Police Company.
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 The Navy & Marine Corp Achievement Medal
Medals awarded for participation in the Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991.
This medal was instituted in 1961 to award 'Meritorious service or achievement in a combat or non combat situation based on sustained performance of a superlative nature.'
Additional awards of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal are displayed by gold stars affixed to the ribbon.
www.marksmedals.com /us_medals_files/navy_ach_medal.html   (145 words)

  
 U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Command   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Michael W. Hagee, commandant of the Marine Corps, will address Marine officers and enlisted men and women in a series of events inside and outside the U.S. over the next several weeks.
Jason E. Hanbury, 23, a Portsmouth native, was awarded for heroic achievement while serving as an intelligence analyst with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team, 2d Marine Division on April 5, 2005.
The Purple Heart medal was awarded for injuries received as a result of enemy action that day.
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 Seal Team 8   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Jeff chose his career path early in fourth grade when he wrote a paper about all the Special Forces, Green Berets, Army Rangers, Marine Recon, and Navy SEALs, but said one day he wanted to be a Navy SEAL because they were the best.
His ten years as a Navy SEAL has allowed him to create a laundry list of qualifications; such as sniper, sniper instructor, and military freefall parachutist to name a few.
During his service Danny was awarded the Silver Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Award, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Expert Pistol and Expert Rifle medal.
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 News 14 Carolina | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES
While in Iraq, the members of Echo Company, 2nd Marine Division, endured being shot at, sleeping in holes in the ground and eating not-so-stellar meals.
Chandler and Walls -- from Cherry Hill, N.J., and Smithfield, N.C., respectively -- moved to Roanoke in January and are scheduled to graduate from the Roanoke Police Academy in September.
While in the Marine infantry, the three were together constantly, though not necessarily by choice.
www.news14charlotte.com /content/top_stories?ArID=92347   (811 words)

  
 US Military Medals - Navy Achievement Medal
For junior officers and enlisted personnel whose professional and/or leadership achievements on or after 1 May 1961, are clearly of a superlative nature.
Originally designed for recognition of non-combat professional and/or leadership achievements, the Navy Achievement Medal may now also be presented for combat valor, to members of the Navy or Marine Corps.
It holds the same level of precedence as the Achievement Medals of the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard.
www.homeofheroes.com /medals/pages_trans/18n_nam.html   (197 words)

  
 achievement corps marine medal navy plus better Motivational quotes, stories and NLP techniques for change management. ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
achievement corps marine medal navy plus better Motivational quotes, stories and NLP techniques for change management.
involved or the Navy and Marine Corps Medal when combat is not involved.
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox established the Navy Commendation Ribbon on November 1, 1943, and announced its creation by ALNAV 11 of January 11, 1944.
www.vision-to-action.com /h/nlp/achievement-corps-marine-medal-navy.htm   (596 words)

  
 Awards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
HM2 Brad Tiefel, Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal; HN Rosalyn Dupree, CFC Eagle award; Ruby Alexander, Senior Civilian of the Quarter; HM3 Daniel St. Hilaire, CFC Double Eagle award; HM3 Timothy Alburg, CFC Eagle award.
Heidi Lyszczarz, Navy/ Marine Corps Achievement Medal; Lt. Christopher Gillette, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal; Ensign Bridgette Ferguson, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2nd award); Lt. j.g.
HM2 Joseph Malley, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3rd award); HM2 Mathew Legas, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2nd award); HMC Robert Bott, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4th award); HM1 (FMF) Mark Shusko, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2nd award); HM2 Joseph Underwood, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2nd award);HM1 James Taft, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2nd award).
www.dcmilitary.com /navy/journal/7_01/local_news/12943-1.html   (289 words)

  
 “Matt Delaney - Marine Corps Achievement Medal”
Corporal Matt Delaney was recognized on18 June 2004 for heroic combat actions in Iraq.
The following picture and text were forwarded from Cpl. Delaney’s unit and we are proud to present this story of a true “Hometown Hero” in action, upholding the finest Marine traditions.
  The formation was for Cpl. Matt Delaney, who received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with “V” Device for heroism, for his actions on the 16th of April near the city of Al Amariyah while engaged with enemy forces near that city.
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Criteria: Meritorious service or achievement in a combat or noncombat situation based on sustained performance of a superlative nature.
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal - Miniature
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal - Ribbon
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 United States Marine Corps - Marines.mil   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Headquarters Marine Corps Commandant of the Marine Corps Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps General Officer and SES Biographies
Iraqi Army officers serving alongside Marines on this U.S. military air base in Al Anbar province are learning how to plan their own missions – a critical step to independent operations for Iraqi Security Forces, according to Marine officials here.
Marines assigned to Dam Security Unit Two prepare their Small Unit Riverine Watercrafts for an early morning patrol down the Euphrates River.
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 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal was adopted in 1961.
Awarded under similar circumstances to the NMCCOM, the NMCAM recognizes service of a lesser degree than that required for the NMCCOM.
not warrant a Navy Commendation Medal or higher.
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 Navy & Marine Corps Achievement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN FIRST CLASS (SW) FRANK K. Professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties as the Local Area Network (LAN) Manager and Network Security Officer in USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) from December 1997 through September 1999.
Petty Officer Contreras' technical expertise was vital in designing, installing and programming a LAN consisting of 45 workstations, 3 network servers, 2 CD-ROM support servers, 6 laser printers and 6 switching hubs.
Petty Officer Contreras' exceptional professionalism and selfless devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and upheld the highest tradition of United States Naval service.
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 The Dolphin - SubScol sudent awarded Navy Achievement Medal
Bergeron referred four people into the Navy, two in the nuclear power training program, including his brother, Joshua.
MSC (SW) Scott DeCasta, Recruiter In Charge, Navy Recruiting Station (NRS) Woonsocket, R.I., praised the Ponaganset High School graduate, citing "his exceptional initiative and recruiting skills, his resourcefulness and steadfast commitment" in meeting "the Navy's requirements in a highly competitive recruiting environment."
A native of Foster, R.I., Bergeron graduated as recipient of the Navy League Award for "Class 03020, R-12 (SS-89)" of Basic Enlisted Submarine School and continues in Missile Technician Apprentice Training (MT "A") School.
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 Marine Corps Ribbon/Medal Order of Display
This display represents the correct order of precedence of ribbons most likely to be worn today on the Marine Corps uniform.
Devices worn on these ribbons must be worn in a specific manner and are used to denote additional awards or participation in a specific event.
Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon
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 Additional Info
Jan 97 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; Meritorious citation for utilization of benchmark management techniques
Apr 94 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal: For meritorious achievement as the Naval Command, Control and Ocean Surveillance Center installation coordinator on USS CONSTELLATION from November 93 to April 94
Feb 93 Navy Achievement Medal for service as and professional achievement in the performance of duties while serving as Chief Antisubmarine Warfare Operations Center, Communication Subsystem Fleet Engineering and Installation Technician for the Naval Electronic Systems Engineering Center
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 Navy Achievement Medal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Authorized by the Secretary of the Navy on January 24, 1962, and awarded to junior officers and enlisted personnel serving in any capacity with the Navy and Marine Corps who distinguish themselves by outstanding professional achievement or for leadership.
Originally a non-combat award, the achievement medal is now awarded for both combat and non-combat service.
"For professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties as Automated Data Processing Technician, U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR while deployed to Okinawa, Japan from February, 1996 to September 1996.
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 US Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Meritorious service or achievement in a combat or non-combat situation">
Meritorious service or achievement in a combat or non-combat situation based on sustained performance of a superlative nature.
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 Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
On 9 April 2004, the Secretary of the Navy awarded 2LT Andrew J. Torres, USMC the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for "Personal and professional achievement in the superior performance of this duties while serving at the United States Naval Academy from January 2002 to April 2004.
Second Lieutenant Torres displayed remarkable courage and inspirational leadership in the face of overwhelming medical challenges.
Second Lieutentant Torres' professional commitment, personal perseverance, and unswerving devotion to duty during this period reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of United States Naval Service."
liver.andrewtorres.org /NAM.html   (137 words)

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