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The Distinguished Public Service Medal, formerly the Department of the Army Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service was established by directive of the Secretary of the Army in May 1956. This award consists of a gold medal, lapel button and certificate. This award recognizes distinguished service toward the accomplishment of the Army's ...
Chief of the Army Staff Commendation Card. All three branches of the military issue Commendation Cards, which are badges awarded for "individual acts of gallantry or distinguished service or devotion to duty performed either in operation or non-operational areas.
[72] [75] [76] She was one of the first women to enter a Kuwaiti military facility, [5] [77] as well as the first woman to receive an award of appreciation from the Kuwait National Guard. [78] [5] Gabbard is a recipient of the Combat Medical Badge and the Meritorious Service Medal from the United States. [79]
Eisenhower graduated with the United States Military Academy's class of 1915, "the class the stars fell on", ranked 61st in a class of 164.A knee injured playing football and aggravated while horseback riding that could have caused the government to later give Eisenhower a medical discharge and disability pension, almost caused the army to not to commission him after graduation.
The Rhodesia General Service Medal was the most widely awarded military medal of Rhodesia.It was awarded to members of the security forces and British South Africa Police for service on operations undertaken for the purpose of combatting terrorists or enemy incursions into Rhodesia.
The Military Service Medal (Vietnamese: Quân-Vụ Bội-Tinh) was a military decoration of South Vietnam. Established in 1964, the medal recognized the completion of a prescribed service time, the displayment of good conduct, and the high working spirit in service.