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	MGySgt Ebenal's Award Page
		Meritorious Unit Citation – Awarded by the Commandant of the Marine Corps in the name of the Secretary of the Navy for valorous or meritorious achievement or service that renders the unit outstanding as compared to other units performing the same service, but not sufficient to award the Navy Unit Commendation.
		Navy “E” Ribbon – Awarded to denote permanent duty on or with ships or squadrons that won the battle efficiency competitions subsequent to 1 July 1974.
		Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal – Awarded to Marines who have actually made an opposed landing on foreign territory and engaged in operations against armed opposition, or operated under circumstances deemed to merit special recognition and for which service no other campaign medal has been awarded.
	www.angelfire.com /ma3/ebenal/AWDS.HTM (508 words)

	Navy Commendation Medal Display Recognition
		It was redesignated as the Navy Commendation Ribbon With Metal Pendant on March 22, 1950, and as the Navy Commendation Medal on September 21, 1960.
		The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or meritorious service (but not of sufficient nature to warrant a higher decoration).
		The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal was designed and sculpted by Thomas Hudson Jones (1892-1969) of the Army's Institute of Heraldry.
	www.amervets.com /replacement/ncm.htm (893 words)

	Army Times - Damn the Torpedoes!: Commendation Medal evolved from a ribbon
		The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal is the only Navy award to begin as a ribbon and evolve into a medal.
		Sure enough, in November 1949, the commandant of the Marine Corps suggested to the secretary of the Navy that a “metal pendant” be added to the Navy’s Commendation Ribbon.
		Today, as a result of this decision, the commendation medals in the Army and Navy are nearly identical — both use the same pendant and their ribbons are green and white.
	www.armytimes.com /story.php?f=1-292308-1550469.php (580 words)

	Naval Forces Marianas :: Press Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to people who distinguished themselves by heroic, meritorious achievement or service in connection with military operations against an armed enemy or opposing armed force.
		The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat Valor is bestowed upon service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or meritorious service.
		Taylor also served with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II while accompanying the border fort construction contract compliance team on a combat mission to forts along the Iraq-Syria border.
	www.guam.navy.mil /pressreleases/2005/pr05_71.htm (376 words)

	Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Replacement Certificate, Navy 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.
		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.
		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)

	Former Yuma Marine's family to receive combat medal on his behalf
		Three years after he enlisted in the Marine Corps, Lance Cpl. Michael J. Williams' family will be given a heroic medal posthumously honoring his sacrifice to his country.
		Williams' mother, Sandra Watson, will receive the medal, which is a bronze hexagon with an eagle in the center, in her son's honor.
		Williams, who enlisted with the Marine Corps in May 2001, was a 60 mm mortar forward observer for Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines.
	yumasun.com /artman/publish/print/printer_11250.shtml (490 words)

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		All award recommendations for personnel transferring, retiring, or separating from the Navy must be submitted to the Administrative Officer no later than 90 days prior to transfer, separation, or retirement for CNRC approved awards and no later than seven months prior to awardees departure for CNO approved awards.
		Commanding Officer awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (NAM) and Navy Commendation Medals (NCM) should be submitted 60 days prior to transfer, separation or retirement or within two weeks of specific action to permit rapid recognition of the individual’s efforts.
		Commanding Officer Navy Commendation Medals and Navy Achievement Medals shall be NORUINST 1650.3C submitted on plain bond paper by the departments and smoothed by the Awards Coordinator to an awards certificate (NAVSO 1650/12) for signature.
	www.cnrc.navy.mil /noru/HTML/downloads/NORUINST_1650.3C.doc (730 words)

	Army Times - Meritorious Service Medal bridged decoration gap (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The new medal was meant to recognize service at a level between the two existing awards.
		In the lower part of the medal is an eagle with its wings upraised.
		The reverse of the medal is plain except for a circular inscription that says “United States of America” and “Meritorious Service.” The center has sufficient space to allow a recipient to engrave his name.
	www.armytimes.com /story.php?f=1-292308-1601428.php (490 words)

	U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Andrew P. Thomas - DefendAmerica News - Profile Article
		MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C., Sept. 6, 2005 — When a Marine cleans up after a chaotic combat tour and returns stateside, the American public stands in awe at the heroic things he accomplished.
		This is the case with 1st Lt. Andrew P. Thomas, platoon commander, 4th platoon, small craft company, 1st Marine Division, who was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal July 8 for his actions during an attack on the riverbanks of Ramadi.
		U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Andrew P. Thomas, of Millan, Ga., was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal July 8 for his actions during an attack on the riverbanks of Ramadi last year.
	www.defendamerica.mil /profiles/aug2005/pr083005a.html (525 words)

	Navy and Marine Corps Medal Display Recognition Form
		This medal is awarded to anyone serving with the Navy or Marine Corps, including Reserves, who since December 6, 1941, shall distinguish themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict with the enemy.
		The Navy and Marine Corps Medal has been in effect since December 6, 1941, with a provision for converting earlier letters of commendation (which must be considered on a case-by-case basis).
		The shape of the medal and the central theme of an eagle with displayed wings were suggested by the Soldier's Medal (the Army's counterpart decoration which was established sixteen years earlier).
	www.amervets.com /replacement/nvm.htm (911 words)

	U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Raymond G. Baronie - DefendAmerica News Article
		Peter J. Keating, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, presents a shadow box to 1st Lt. Raymond G. Baronie in a ceremony in Harmarville, Pa. Baronie received a Marine Corps Commendation Medal with combat “V” for valor for his actions while deployed to Iraq.
		The lieutenant concluded the ceremony by issuing a round of by-name thanks to everyone in attendance and finished with a heartfelt thanks to his father that barely left a dry eye in the room.
		When asked why the Marines of 1st Battalion, 10th Marines chose such an unorthodox, and meaningful method of thanking one of their Marines, the commanding officer replied, “That’s just what we do.
	www.defendamerica.mil /profiles/may2006/pr051906tj1.html (525 words)

	Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
		The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal was originally established as the
		The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal is worn after the Joint Service Achievement Medal and before the Combat Action Ribbon.
		The ribbon is myrtle green (suggested by the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal).
	foxfall.com /fmd-navy-ach.htm (445 words)

	Military Medals, Vietnam War, War Medals, Navy Medals, Military Awards, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit ...
		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.
		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 (2194 words)

	United States Navy Band, LCDR Ralph M. Ingraham, Assistant Leader (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In February 1978, he entered the Navy and, upon completion of recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill., reported to the Armed Forces School of Music (AFSOM) in Little Creek, Va. Graduating early, he reported in August 1978 to SEVENTH Fleet Band, Yokosuka, Japan, to serve as a trombone/euphonium instrumentalist.
		In addition, he served with Navy Band Newport (R.I.) and with PACIFIC Fleet Band in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as trombone instrumentalist and as Leader of the Brass Quintet and Leading Petty Officer.
		Graduating second in his class, he was selected for duty as Detailer, Navy Music Program, NMPC-654, where he served from April 1988 until he was selected for the Limited Duty Officer (Bandmaster) program.
	www.navyband.navy.mil /LCDRingraham.shtml (283 words)

	Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 Sergeants Major Biography
		Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 Sgt Maj Biography - Alphonso C. Mack Jr Sergeant Major Mack was in Florence, South Carolina.
		Staff Sergeant Mack was given the task of creating the first CAAT Platoon (Combine Anti-Armor Team) in 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, also serving as the Platoon Sergeant for CAAT Platoon from November 1993 to January 1997.
		He deployed with 2nd Battalion 4th Marines in support Of Iraqi Freedom II and received his fourth Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/combat “V” and a Combat Action Ribbon.
	www.1maw.usmc.mil /sgtmajbio.asp?unit='HMH-362' (623 words)

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		The SOA is optional for NAs and NCs for Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
		Check that repeat awards contain the phrase "Gold Star in Lieu of...," that the awarding authority (Secretary of the Navy or the President) is used with the correct award level, and that ranks are completely spelled out.
		The Meritorious Service Medal is the counterpart of the Bronze Star Medal for the recognition of meritorious noncombat.
	www.nadn.navy.mil /OfficerPersonnel/Awardins.new (1842 words)

	United States Navy Band, Captain Ralph M. Gambone, Leader/Officer in Charge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		After two years as Director, Navy Band San Diego, he was assigned as the United States Navy Band's Supply Officer in 1985, and a year later assumed the duties of the Band's Assistant Leader.
		Capt. Gambone became leader of the Navy Band on August 13, 1998, after a highly successful tour as Director, U.S. Naval Academy Band in Annapolis, Md. He was promoted to his present rank in October 2002.
		His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal (four awards) and others.
	www.navyband.navy.mil /CAPTgambone.shtml (323 words)

	Marine Corps News -> ATC Facility Officer recognized, receives Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal
		Headquarters Marine Corps Commandant of the Marine Corps Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps General Officer and SES Biographies
		He's blaming them for being the reason he was awarded the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal.
		The gratification as far as a Marine Corps officer is concerned is just having a successful tour," he said.
	www.usmc.mil /marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/ac95bc775efc34c685256ab50049d458/426d698385f66e5d8525702900508b6d?OpenDocument (876 words)

	Navy Medicine Pascagoula Personnel Weather (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Frank Axelsen of Tampa, senior medical officer of the clinic and shelter and two enlisted personnel serving on their first Navy duty station manned the shelter at the Lakeside bachelor quarters for more than 400 military and family members.
		Axelsen, a former hospital corpsman before going to medical school, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for providing “much needed care” to military members and their families during and after Hurricane Katrina’s pummeling of the northern Gulf Coast on August 29.
		Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Jonathon Hartpaiz of Killeen, Texas, and Dentalman (DN) Ashley Brown of Gillette, Wyo., were each awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
	psaweb.med.navy.mil /pao/9-05/navy_medicine_pascagoula_personn.htm (439 words)

	Commendation Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Commendation Medal is awarded by local commanders, allowing for a broad interpretation of the criteria for which the medal may be awarded.
		Prior to that time, there was not a Valor distinction in effect for the Air Force Commendation Medal.
		The last of the Commendation Medals is the Joint Service Commendation Medal which was created in 1963.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Navy_Commendation_Medal (507 words)

	Marine Corps News Room: Adger, Ala., native awarded Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal
		MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 14, 2005) -- In an award ceremony here today, Gunnery Sgt. Jerome H. Murkerson, licensing chief, Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, received the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for actions performed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in Ar Ramadi, Iraq.
		His Marines were responsible for detaining several financiers, improvised explosive device markers and triggermen, and mortarmen actively engaged in supporting insurgent activities, according to his award citation.
		On Aug. 25, 2005, Murkerson led a counter-sniper ambush that severely wounded three enemy insurgents and seized one scoped rifle and other assorted small arms and ammunition, he said.
	www.marine-corps-news.com /2005/10/adger_ala_native_awarded_navy.htm (364 words)

	Marine Wing Communication Squadron 18 CO's Biography
		Lieutenant Colonel Coulombe graduated from the University of Florida in April 1988 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps.
		In June 2004, Lieutenant Colonel Coulombe was assigned to the Marine Corps Air Bases East, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC as the Assistant Chief of Staff G6.
		In April 2006, he was assigned to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.
	www.1maw.usmc.mil /cobio.asp?unit='MWCS-18' (415 words)

	U.S. Navy Biographies - MCPON (SW/FMF) JOE R. CAMPA, JR. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		was raised in Southern California and enlisted in the Navy on 2 June 1980.
		Command Master Chief Campa is a distinguished honor graduate of the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (class 88).
		His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), Army Commendation Medal, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (six awards) and various unit and campaign awards.
	www.navy.mil /navydata/bios/bio.asp?bioID=346 (245 words)

	About Us - pc-TeamBios
		Tom was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his accomplishments during real-world deployments to Panama, Korea, and Kuwait.
		During his 20-year Navy career Ward served in four different F-14 squadrons based at NAS Oceana and was the operations officer for Carrier Air Wing One.
		Ward is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and retired at the rank of commander.
	www.military.com /PressCenter/1,,pc-TeamBios.htm,00.html (1300 words)

	Navy Bestows Overdue Honor On WWII Veteran
		was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his heroic actions during WWII by Commander, Naval Reserve Force Vice Adm. John G. Cotton Oct. 22.
		Thompson, a longtime New Orleans resident, received the award during the Navy's Birthday Ball at the Marriot hotel in downtown New Orleans.
		Thompson was commended for his actions in 1944 through commendation letters, but never received an actual medal.
	www.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=15715 (265 words)

	All Hands - January 2001 - Navy Medals/Ribbons
		The following display represents the correct order of precedence for medals and/or ribbons most likely to be worn today on the Navy uniform.
		Additional information on the proper display, placement or additional devices is found in SECNAVINST 1650.1F and the U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations (NAVPERS 1566.5G).
		For Navy personnel attached to Fleet Marine Force units participating in combat operations
	www.mediacen.navy.mil /pubs/allhands/jan01/ribbons.htm (241 words)

	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
	members.aol.com /warlibrary/display/usmc.htm (81 words)

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