Type: Service medal: Awarded for: Military service during a time designated by the Secretary of Defense.: Description: Obverse: Shows a North American bald eagle, perched on a sword and …

The National Defense Service Medal will be awarded to all persons in the Naval service who served on active duty at any time between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. [Also see below] …

Sep 7, 2022 · In a memorandum signed on Aug. 30, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that the Pentagon will no longer award the National Defense Service Medal …

For outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service to the United States. AIR MEDAL . ... 1937, to Sept. 7, 1939, (Navy-Marine Corps)and Sept. 2, 1945, to April 1, 1957 (Navy …

Dec 7, 2022 · There is hereby established the National Defense Service Medal, with suitable appurtenances, for award, under such regulations as the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and …

Sep 7, 2022 · Twenty-one years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Defense Department has decided to halt conferral of the National Defense Service Medal, effective Dec. 31.

Chart of all United States Military medals and decorations, listed in order of precedence, for the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. ... Navy Occupation Service Medal: 78: …

Jan 18, 2025 · Technical Specifications and Performance Analysis. The National Defense Service Medal is manufactured by the United States Mint, with the medal and ribbon designed to meet …

Dec 15, 2024 · The performance of service members who have received the National Defense Service Medal is a critical aspect of evaluating the effectiveness of the US military. By …

Nov 1, 2024 · Introduction to the National Defense Service Medal. The National Defense Service Medal was established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on April 22, 1953, with the signing …