head of the DistinguishedServiceMedal are currently issued by the UnitedStates government Military and national defense Defense DistinguishedServiceMedalDistinguishedServiceMedal Army Army DistinguishedServiceMedal Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal Homeland Security DistinguishedServiceMedal Transportation DistinguishedServiceMedal superseded by Homeland Security DistinguishedServiceMedal Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal Civilian For non ... Marine DistinguishedServiceMedal Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates Department of Justice Department of Justice DistinguishedServiceMedal Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates ... of the UnitedStates Category Awards established in 1918 fr DistinguishedServiceMedal tats ... Service Cross UnitedStatesDistinguishedService Cross DSC , which is the second highest ... decorations of the UnitedStates civilian award . The Army version of the DistinguishedServiceMedal is typically referred to simply as the DistinguishedServiceMedal while the other branches of service ...Other uses DistinguishedServiceMedal disambiguation DistinguishedServiceMedal The DistinguishedServiceMedal is the highest non valorous military and civilian decoration of the UnitedStates military which is issued for exceptionally meritorious service to the government of the UnitedStates in either a senior government service position or as a senior officer of the UnitedStates armed forces ... for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service which is the highest medal that can be awarded to a career government employee. The DistinguishedServiceMedal was authorized by Presidential Order dated ... and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. The DistinguishedServiceMedal is issued ... Service is commonly the highest Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates government award and medal provided to civilian employees within agencies of the federal government of the UnitedStates ... more details
Other uses DistinguishedServiceMedal disambiguation Unreferenced date December 2009 Infobox Military Award name DistinguishedServiceMedal image File DistinguishedServiceMedal UK .png br br File DistinguishedServiceMedal UK ribbon.png 90px caption Obverse of medal and ribbon awarded by United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland UK and Commonwealth of Nations Commonwealth type Military decoration. eligibility other ranks of the British and formerly Commonwealth forces for set an example of bravery and resource under fire campaign status Discontinued in 1993 description clasps established ... Conspicuous Gallantry Medal same Military Medal br Distinguished Flying Medal br Air Force Medal lower Mentioned in Despatches image2 caption2 The DistinguishedServiceMedal was until 1993 a military ..., between the George Medal and the Military Medal . Recipients of the DistinguishedServiceMedal ... bars of the DistinguishedServiceMedal width 20 valign center align center File UK DistinguishedServiceMedal ribbon.svg 110px br DSM width 20 valign center align center File UK DSM w Bar ribbon.svg ... Medalla del Servei Distingit Regne Unit fr Army DistinguishedServiceMedal it DistinguishedServiceMedal Regno Unito no DistinguishedServiceMedal ... the rank of Chief Petty Officer , for bravery and resourcefulness on active service at sea. The medal was established on 14 October 1914. It was the Other Ranks equivalent to the DistinguishedService Cross UK DistinguishedService Cross , which was awarded to officer armed forces commissioned ... then the DistinguishedService Cross UK DistinguishedService Cross has been awarded to personnel of all ranks. Description A circular silver medal, 36mm in diameter. The obverse bears the crowned effigy of the reigning monarch. The reverse has the inscription FOR DISTINGUISHEDSERVICE in three lines ... Order of Precedence Decorations of the United Kingdom Category Military awards and decorations of the United ... more details
The DistinguishedServiceMedal DSM is a Military awards and decorations decoration awarded by several governments. DistinguishedServiceMedal Australia , an Australian decoration awarded since 1991 for distinguished leadership in action DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates , a series of decorations awarded by the UnitedStates government for exceptionally meritorious service, with individual medals available for the branches of the UnitedStates military, along with several civilian government departments DistinguishedServiceMedalUnited Kingdom , a British decoration formerly awarded to non commissioned officers of the Royal Navy and other Commonwealth navies for bravery and resourcefulness on active serviceDistinguishedServiceMedal Republic of Ireland , a series of three decorations issued by the Republic of Ireland government Medal of DistinguishedService , an Israeli decoration awarded for exemplary bravery in the line of duty Military decorations of Mexico DistinguishedServiceMedalDistinguishedServiceMedal , A decoration awarded to personnel of the Mexican Army and Mexican Air Force for demonstrating initiative and dedication throughout their career Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya DistinguishedService Decoration , a Sri Lankan decoration awarded for exceptional, distinguished, and loyal service over a 25 year period disambig de DistinguishedServiceMedal fr DistinguishedServiceMedal it DistinguishedServiceMedal sv DistinguishedServiceMedal ... more details
Service Cross UnitedStatesDistinguishedService Cross br Navy Navy Cross br Air Force Air Force Cross UnitedStates Air Force Cross same DistinguishedServiceMedal Defense, Army DistinguishedServiceMedal Army , Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal Navy , Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal Air Force , Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal Coast Guard lower Silver Star image2 Image Defense DistinguishedService ribbon.svg caption2 Defense DistinguishedServiceMedal ribbon The Defense DistinguishedServiceMedal DDSM is a Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates military United ... factsheet.asp?id 7727 Air Force Personnel Center Defense DistinguishedServiceMedal ref It is the United ... To, all in raised letters. This decoration takes precedence over the DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStatesDistinguishedService Medals of the separate services and is not to be awarded to any individual for a period of service for which an Army DistinguishedServiceMedal Army , Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal Navy , Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal Air Force or Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal is awarded. Additional awards of the Defense DistinguishedServiceMedal are denoted ... ServiceMedalUnitedStates ca Medalla del Servei de Defensa Distingit es Medalla ...Infobox Military Award name Defense DistinguishedServiceMedal image Image Defense DistinguishedService ... to national security or defense of the UnitedStates . The medal was created on July 9, 1970 .... The Defense DistinguishedServiceMedal is awarded only while assigned to a joint activity. Normally, such responsibilities deserving of the Defense DistinguishedServiceMedal are held by the most ... Institute of Heraldry Defense DistinguishedServiceMedal ref The medal is gold in color and on the obverse ... of five graduated gold rays. The reverse of the medal has the inscription For DistinguishedService ... DistinguishedServiceMedal Criteria, Background, and Images http www.foxfall.com fmd dod ddsm.htm ... more details
About Transportation Department awarded DistinguishedServiceMedal other U.S. versions DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates Infobox Military Award name Transportation DistinguishedServiceMedal image Image DOTDisSM.jpg 125px caption Transportation DistinguishedServiceMedal awarded by UnitedStates Secretary of Transportation Secretary of Transportation type Medal established ExecutiveOrder ... , April 5, 2011 . eligibility Members of the UnitedStates Coast Guard status Replaced by Homeland Security DistinguishedServiceMedal in 2003 first award last award total posthumous recipients individual higher same Homeland Security DistinguishedServiceMedal image2 File USA DOT DistinguishedService Medal.png 80px caption2 Transportation DistinguishedServiceMedal ribbon The Transportation DistinguishedServiceMedal was the highest decoration which could be bestowed by the UnitedStates Secretary of Transportation Secretary of Transportation for exceptional service to the UnitedStates government in a position of great responsibility to a member of the UnitedStates Coast Guard . ref ExecutiveOrder 12824 ref In 2003 it was replaced by the Homeland Security DistinguishedServiceMedal . The Department of Transportation DistinguishedServiceMedal was established by ExecutiveOrder ... DistinguishedServiceMedal ... of great responsibility while assigned in the UnitedStates Department of Transportation Department ... Guard to it, the award was changed to become the Homeland Security DistinguishedServiceMedal, issued by the UnitedStates Secretary of Homeland Security Secretary of Homeland Security . ref ExecutiveOrder 13286 ref See also Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates Coast Guard References references External links DEFAULTSORT Transportation DistinguishedServiceMedal Category Military awards and decorations of the UnitedStates Category Establishments by UnitedStates executive order ... more details
Other uses DistinguishedServiceMedal disambiguation Infobox Military Award name DistinguishedServiceMedal image Image DSM Australia medal.png br br File DSM Australia ribbon.png 90px caption Obverse of medal and ribbon awarded by Australia type Medal eligibility Members of the Australian Defence Force for Distinguished command and leadership in action status Currently awarded description clasps established 15 January 1991 first award 1993 last award 26 January 2012 total 118 posthumous 1 recipients 116 individual higher Bravery Medal Australia Bravery Medal same lower Public ServiceMedal Australia Public ServiceMedal related DistinguishedService Cross Australia DistinguishedService Cross br Commendation for DistinguishedService image2 caption2 The DistinguishedServiceMedal DSM is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force for distinguished leadership in action. The DSM was introduced in 1991 and is the second highest distinguishedservice decoration in the Australian Honours System . Recipients of the DistinguishedServiceMedal are entitled ... been awarded the DistinguishedServiceMedal, or other awards for gallantry. At November 2007, this allowance ... Description The DistinguishedServiceMedal is ensigned with the St. Edward s Crown Crown of St Edward ... of Australia Gazette, Special No. S3 Gallantry, DistinguishedService and Conspicuous Service Decorations ... of flames. The medal has a nickel silver suspender bar. The medal ribbon has alternating vertical stripes four silver blue and three ochre red. See also DistinguishedService Cross Australia DistinguishedServiceMedalDistinguishedService Order United Kingdom DistinguishedServiceMedalUnited Kingdom DistinguishedService Cross United Kingdom Australian Honours Order of Precedence References reflist External links http www.itsanhonour.gov.au honours awards medals distinguishedservice medal.cfm ... Medal bar Bars , ref cite web url http www.itsanhonour.gov.au honours awards statistics.cfm title Its ... more details
About Army DistinguishedServiceMedal other U.S. versions DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates Infobox Military Award name Army DistinguishedServiceMedal image Image Distservmedal.jpg 125px caption awarded by UnitedStates Army type Medal eligibility Awards may be made to persons other than members ... Army DistinguishedService Cross UnitedStatesDistinguishedService Cross br Navy Navy Cross br Air Force Air Force Cross UnitedStates Air Force Cross same DistinguishedServiceMedal Defense DistinguishedServiceMedal Defense , Army, Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal Navy , Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal Air Force , Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal Coast Guard lower Silver Star image2 Image DistinguishedServiceMedal ribbon.svg caption2 Army DistinguishedServiceMedal ribbon The DistinguishedServiceMedal DSM is a Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates military military ... ServiceMedal is Title 10, UnitedStates Code , Section 3743. Recipients also Category Recipients of the DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates Among the first awards of the DistinguishedService ... ServiceMedal Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates ... Press ref Until the first award of the Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal in 1965, United ... Sources by script assisted edit External links commons category DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates Army DistinguishedServiceMedal http www.army.mil usapa epubs xml pubs r600 8 22 cover.xml ... Category Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates Army Category Recipients of the DistinguishedService ... who, while serving in any capacity with the UnitedStates Army, has distinguished himself or herself ... with the UnitedStates military , has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious ... srv medal.aspx Institute of Heraldry DistinguishedServiceMedal ref Separate Distinguished ... which is a senior award of the UnitedStates Department of Defense. The Army version of the Distinguished ... more details
Army DistinguishedService Cross UnitedStatesDistinguishedService Cross br Navy Navy Cross br Air Force Air Force Cross UnitedStates Air Force Cross same DistinguishedServiceMedal Defense DistinguishedServiceMedal Defense , Army DistinguishedServiceMedal Army , Navy, Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal Air Force , Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal Coast Guard lower Silver Star image2 File Navy DistinguishedService ribbon.svg caption2 Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal ribbon The Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal is a Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates military military award of the UnitedStates Navy and UnitedStates Marine Corps which was first created in 1919. ref ... category Navy DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal US navy ... of the DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates ca Medalla del Servei Distingit a la Marina de Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal es Medalla por Servicio Distinguido de la Armada fr Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal hu Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal no Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal ru ...About Navy awarded DistinguishedServiceMedal other U.S. versions DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates Infobox Military Award name Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal image File NavyDSM.png 130px caption awarded by UnitedStates Navy type Medal eligibility for Distinguishing oneself with exceptional ... is the Navy and Marine Corps equivalent to the DistinguishedServiceMedal Army Army DistinguishedServiceMedal , the Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal , and the Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal . The Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal was originally senior to the Navy Cross , until ... meritorious service to the UnitedStates government in a duty of great responsibility. ref ... awards of the Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal ref name goldstar cite web url http www.law.cornell.edu ... man to be awarded the DistinguishedServiceMedal was Delbert Black Delbert D. Black . Master Chief ... more details
infobox military award name Vermont DistinguishedServiceMedal image File Vermont Medal.jpg caption Black and white image of medal awarded by Vermont country USA type Medal eligibility Veterans from Vermont for Federal service in a combat theater status Active description Silver medal motto Vermont National Defense established 1999 retroactive first award last award total posthumous recipients lower Vermont Veterans Medal related Vermont Patriots Medal image2 File Vt DistinguishedService Medal.JPG caption2 Vermont medal ribbon The Vermont DistinguishedServiceMedal is awarded to U.S. veteran s from Vermont who served in a combat theater. The medal was established in 1999, but is Ex post facto law retroactive ly available to veterans of prior military service. The Vermont DistinguishedServiceMedal is a state award. U.S. military active duty regulations allow their members to accept but not wear ... Defense ServiceMedal, which is presented to military members with service during a time of conflict. Field of azure blue encompasses the red and yellow, symbolizing the honor of military service. Next, fields of green represent Vermont, the Green Mountain State, which reminds us that service to our nation is also service to the citizens of our state. The edges of this ribbon are bordered in yellow ... title 2005 Vermont Code 1545. Vermont distinguishedservice medals publisher Justia.com Category Military in Vermont Category Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates National Guard ... narrative describing the Vermont Veterans Medal The ribbons of the Vermont medals for veterans .... In this ribbon, they represent the protection offered our state by nature s bounty. The medal is cast ... for Your Service publisher State of Vermont s Office of Veterans Affairs date June 17, 2008 cite web url http www.va.state.vt.us Downloads Form MedalApplication.pdf title Vermont Medal Application ... vermont codes 2005 title20 section01546.html title 2005 Vermont Code 1546. Vermont veterans medal ... more details
Infobox Military Award name Indian DistinguishedServiceMedal image Image Indian DistinguishedServiceMedal Ribbon.gif caption Medal ribbon awarded by British Empire type Military decoration eligibility Indian citizens in the armed forces and police for Distinguishedservice campaign status Discontinued in 1947 description Ribbon blue and red ribbon br Medal round silver medallion br Obverse profile of reigning monarch br Reverse inscribed For distinguishedservice , surrounded by a laurel. ref name Duckers Duckers 2001, pp. 40 41. ref clasps No clasps post nominals IDSM established 25 June 1907 ref name medals cite web url http www.medals.org.uk united kingdom united kingdom073.htm title Medals of the United Kingdom last Robertson first Megan work Medals of the World publisher Medals.org accessdate 2009 05 27 ref first award last award total approx 6,000 including bars ref name Duckers posthumous recipients individual higher Indian Order of Merit same lower image2 caption2 The Indian DistinguishedServiceMedal IDSM was a military decoration awarded by the British Empire to Indian citizens serving in the Indian armed forces and police. When it was instituted in 1907 it was the second ... name medals Upon being instituted the medal was only available to members of the British Indian Army ... and to the Indian Air Force in 1940. ref name Duckers There were four versions of the medal, the only ... with the engraved or impressed details of the recipient, including service number, name and regiment. ref name Duckers The medal is considered reasonably rare and only about 6,000 were awarded, including Medal bar bars . About 3,200 were awarded during the First World War , and 1,200 from the start ... showphoto.php?photo 25 Image of IDSM medal and ribbon obverse and reverse http www.medals.org.uk india india text.htm Current orders, decorations and medals of India Decorations of the United Kingdom Category Military awards and decorations of the United Kingdom Category Military awards and decorations ... more details
Infobox Military Award name Medal of DistinguishedService br image Deleted image removed Image Medal of DistinguishedService Medal.JPG 130px caption Medal of DistinguishedService awarded ... for DistinguishedService to Israel status Currently awarded description established 1970 ribbon Image Medal of Distinguished.JPG 100px The Medal of DistinguishedService lang he is an Israeli military decorations Israeli military decoration . Overview The medal has instituted in 1970 by act of law in the Knesset and could also be awarded also for actions performed before 1970. The medal ... awards and decorations of Israel cs Medaile Za z sluhy Izrael it Medal of DistinguishedService he nl Medal of DistinguishedService pl Medal za Wybitn S u b Izrael ru ... Defense Forces IDF Ephraim Eitam , received the Medal for his actions in the Yom Kippur War Shlomo Hagani , two time recipient Amram Mitzna , received the Medal for his actions in the Six Day War Yonatan Netanyahu , received the Medal for his actions in the Yom Kippur War Zevulun Orlev , received the Medal for his actions in the Yom Kippur War Dan Shomron , received the Medal for his actions in the Suez Crisis 1956 Sinai War Amos Yarkoni , received the Medal after his retirement for his years of courageous service in fighting terrorists on Israel s borders Giora Epstein , received the Medal ..., the last in 2007. Five recipients have been awarded the medal twice. Design The medal was designed by Dan Reisinger its shape is circular. On the front of the medal is a sword with an olive branch, symbolizing controlled strength. The reverse is plain. The medal is attached to a blue ribbon, with two time recipients of the medal wearing a small clasp in the form of the medal on its ribbon. The medal ... recipient of the Medal Ehud Barak , one of the most decorated soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces IDF Michael Barkai , received the Medal for his actions in the Yom Kippur War as a commander of missile ... more details
20Medal.aspx title Marine Corps awards Joe Rosenthal Distinguished Public ServiceMedal date September 17, 2006 work Marine Corps News first Sgt. Christine C. last Odom publisher UnitedStates Marine ...File USNavy Distinguished Public Service Medal.jpg thumb The Navy Distinguished Public Service Award , established in 1951, is an award presented by the U.S. Secretary of the Navy SECNAV to civilians for specific courageous or heroic acts or exceptionally outstanding service of substantial and long term benefit to the Navy, Marine Corps, or Department of the Navy as a whole. Details, including nominating procedures, are given in SECNAVINST 5061.12 ref name SECNAVINST5061.12 cite web accessdate January 23, 2009 url http www.combatindex.com mil docs pdf secnav 5000 5061 12C.pdf format PDF title SECNAV INSTRUCTION 5061.12 Honorary Awards to Private Citizens and Organizations author Secretary of the Navy date 15 APRIL 1985 Dead link date October 2010 bot H3llBot ref The Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award...is the highest form of public service recognition bestowed by DON . It consists of a gold medal, miniature medal, lapel bar, rosette, and a certificate signed by SECNAV. Nominations for this award will be limited to those extraordinary cases where individuals have demonstrated exceptionally outstanding service of substantial and long term benefit to the Navy, Marine Corps, or as DON as a whole. The award may also be approved for specific courageous or heroic acts bearing directly on the accomplishment of the DON mission. Notable recipients include Joe Rosenthal ... Injured Cameraman Receives Navy s Distinguished Public Service Award . http nppa.org about us National ... local hero commended by us navy References portal UnitedStates Navy This article incorporates text in the public domain from the UnitedStates Government. cite book accessdate 23 January 2009 url http ... via GPO Access id 32CFR705.37 pages 170 172 Category Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates ... more details
About NASA awarded DistinguishedServiceMedal other U.S. versions DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates Infobox Military Award name NASA DistinguishedServiceMedal image Image NASA DistinguishedService Medal.jpg 150px caption NASA DistinguishedServiceMedal awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration country UnitedStates type Medal eligibility Government employees only for distinguishedservice, ability, or courage, that has...made a contribution representing substantial progress to aeronautical or space exploration in the interests of the UnitedStates campaign status ... individual higher Congressional Space Medal of Honor same NASA Distinguished Public ServiceMedalDistinguished Public ServiceMedal lower NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal Outstanding Leadership Medal image2 File NasaDisRib.gif 80px caption2 NASA DistinguishedService Ribbon The NASA DistinguishedServiceMedal is the highest award which may be bestowed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the UnitedStates . The medal may be presented to any member of the Government of the UnitedStates federal government , including both military astronaut s and civilian employees. The NASA DistinguishedServiceMedal is awarded to those who display distinguishedservice, ability .... Typical presentations of the NASA DistinguishedServiceMedal included awards to senior NASA administrators ... and Mercury astronauts Alan B. Shepard Jr. and Virgil I. Gus Grissom. File Webb nasa distinguished ser.png thumb right Awarded James Webb, 1 November 1968. NASA DistinguishedServiceMedal 1959 John .... Due to the prestige of the award, the decoration is authorized for wear on active uniforms of the UnitedStates military . Another such authorized decoration is the NASA Space Flight Medal . Upon ... Space Medal of Honor . The medal was original awarded by the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics ... from 1959 until 1961, when it was replaced by the current type II medal shown . Only three ... more details
Service Cross UnitedStatesDistinguishedService Cross br Navy Navy Cross br Air Force Air Force Cross UnitedStates Air Force Cross same DistinguishedServiceMedal Homeland Security DistinguishedServiceMedal Homeland Security , Defense DistinguishedServiceMedal Defense , Army DistinguishedServiceMedal Army , Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal Navy , Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal Air Force lower Silver Star image2 image Coast Guard DistinguishedService ribbon.svg caption2 Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal ribbon The Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal is a Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates Coast Guard decoration of the UnitedStates Coast Guard that was created ... authority of the Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal is the UnitedStates Secretary of Homeland ... States Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal Category Recipients of the DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates Category Awards established in 1949 ca Medalla del Servei Distingit als ...About Coast Guard awarded DistinguishedServiceMedal other U.S. versions DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates Infobox Military Award name Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal image Image CGDSM.jpg caption awarded by UnitedStates Coast Guard type Medal eligibility for status description clasps ..., members of the Coast Guard were eligible to receive the Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal . The Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal is awarded to any member of the U.S. Coast Guard who distinguishes themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the UnitedStates Government in a duty of great ... of the Coast Guard. The first award of the Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal was to Admiral ... Medal , which replaced the Transportation DistinguishedServiceMedal in 2002, is another DistinguishedServiceMedal that may be awarded to Coast Guardsmen. See also Awards and decorations of the United ... Medal no Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal ... more details
of the UnitedStates Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal Category Recipients of the DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates Category Awards established in 1960 ca Medalla del Servei Distingit ...About Air Force awarded DistinguishedServiceMedal other U.S. versions DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates Infobox military award name Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal image File AFDSM.gif 155px caption awarded by UnitedStates Air Force type Medal eligibility members of the UnitedStates ... posthumous recipients individual higher Army DistinguishedService Cross UnitedStatesDistinguishedService Cross br Navy Navy Cross br Air Force Air Force Cross UnitedStates Air Force Cross same DistinguishedServiceMedal Defense DistinguishedServiceMedal Defense , Army DistinguishedServiceMedal Army , Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal Navy , Air Force, Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal Coast Guard lower Silver Star image2 File Air Force DistinguishedService ribbon.svg 106px caption2 Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal ribbon The Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal was created by an act of the UnitedStates Congress on July 6, 1960. The medal was intended as a new decoration of the UnitedStates Air Force to replace the policy of awarding the DistinguishedServiceMedal Army Army DistinguishedServiceMedal to Air Force personnel. ref http www.afpc.af.mil library factsheets factsheet.asp?id 7730 Air Force Personnel Center Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal ref The Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal is awarded to any member of the UnitedStates Air Force who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the UnitedStates Government ... for the DistinguishedServiceMedal are interpreted more liberally when awarded upon retirement ... factsheet.asp?id 7730 title Fact Sheet Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal work publisher ... Force DistinguishedServiceMedal was Major General Osmond J. Ritland, USAF, who received his ... more details
Service Cross awarded by UnitedStates Army type Medal eligibility The DistinguishedService ... UnitedStates Air Force Cross lower DistinguishedService Medals Defense DistinguishedServiceMedal Defense , Army DistinguishedServiceMedal Army , Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal Navy , Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal Air Force , Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal Coast Guard image2 ... ServiceMedalUnitedStatesDistinguishedServiceMedal , which is awarded to persons in recognition of exceptionally meritorious service to the government of the UnitedStates in a duty of great responsibility ... UnitedStates Air Force Air Force . The DistinguishedService Cross was first awarded during World War ... ref The DistinguishedService Cross was first cast and manufactured by the UnitedStates Mint at Philadelphia ... for heroic actions in Iraq , UnitedStates Army . Retrieved 11 22 2008. ref DistinguishedService Crosses ... See also Category Recipients of the DistinguishedService Cross UnitedStates Creighton Abrams Creighton ... decorations but not meeting the criteria for the Medal of Honor . The DistinguishedService Cross ... eight DistinguishedService Crosses, one of which was later upgraded to the Medal of Honor, while ... decorated with the Medal of Honor, and who received the DistinguishedService Cross for heroism .... Bearss , recipient of the Medal of Honor in the Philippines, was awarded the DistinguishedService ... Gun Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division UnitedStates 2nd Division , had received his first Distinguished ..., three army aviators and two sailors received both the Medal of Honor and the DistinguishedService ... Forces NCO, received both the Medal of Honor and the DistinguishedService Cross in Vietnam. Major ... , UnitedStates Army Air Service U.S. Army Air Service , later UnitedStates Army Air Forces USAAF ... Douglas Campbell aviator Douglas Campbell , UnitedStates Army Air Service U.S. Army Air Service ... O Driscoll Monk Hunter , UnitedStates Army Air Service U.S. Army Air Service with four Oak Leaf Clusters ... more details
The DistinguishedServiceMedal lang ga An Bonn Seirbh se Dearscn is issued by the Republic of Ireland Irish Government. It is issued in three grades DistinguishedServiceMedal 1st Class or The DistinguishedServiceMedal with Honour, in silver. DistinguishedServiceMedal 2nd Class or The DistinguishedServiceMedal with Distinction, in bronze. DistinguishedServiceMedal 3rd Class or The DistinguishedServiceMedal with Merit, in bronze. External links http www.theeasterrising.eu 025 AllMedals All Medals.htm Irish medals Category Orders, decorations, and medals of Ireland ODM stub ... more details
About Merchant Marine awarded DistinguishedServiceMedal other U.S. versions DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates Infobox Military Award name Merchant Marine DistinguishedServiceMedal image File 01 MM DSM.gif 100px caption Merchant Marine DistinguishedServiceMedal awarded by UnitedStates Merchant Marine type Individual Award eligibility Merchant Marine seamen for Outstanding conduct or service ... same lower Merchant Marine Meritorious ServiceMedal image2 File Merchant Marine DistinguishedService ribbon.svg 100px caption2 Merchant Marine DistinguishedServiceMedal ribbon The Merchant Marine DistinguishedServiceMedal is a decoration of the UnitedStates Merchant Marine USMM . The decoration is the highest award which can be bestowed upon members of that service and is the service s equivalent of the Medal of Honor since mariners serving in the United State Merchant Marine are not employed by the UnitedStates Department of Defense Department of Defense , they are not eligible for the Medal ... States government Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates government Maritime Administration Awards and Decorations of the UnitedStates Maritime Administration Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates Merchant Marine Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates military DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates External links http www.usmm.org medallaws.html Laws Establishing Merchant Marine ... distinguished himself during the war by outstanding conduct or service in the line of duty. Regulations state that not more than one medal shall be issued to any one seaman, but for each succeeding instance sufficient to justify the award of a medal, there will be awarded a suitable insignia to be worn with the medal. Although the Merchant Marine DistinguishedServiceMedal is considered a federal service decoration, it may be worn on the uniforms of active duty service members. US Merchant Marine ... Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates Merchant Marine Category Awards established in 1943 ... more details
ref Order of precedence As a DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStatesdistinguishedservice ... DistinguishedServiceMedal, Homeland Security Category Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates Coast Guard Homeland Security DistinguishedServiceMedal Category Awards established in 2002 no Homeland Security DistinguishedServiceMedal ... Coast Guard Navy Cross Army DistinguishedService Cross UnitedStatesDistinguishedService Cross br Navy Navy Cross br Air Force Air Force Cross UnitedStates Air Force Cross same DistinguishedServiceMedal Defense DistinguishedServiceMedal Defense , Army DistinguishedServiceMedal Army , Navy DistinguishedServiceMedal Navy , Air Force DistinguishedServiceMedal Air Force lower Coast Guard Coast Guard DistinguishedServiceMedal image2 Image Homeland Security DistinguishedService Medal.jpg 150px caption2 Ribbon bar of the medal The Homeland Security DistinguishedServiceMedal is a Awards ...About the Homeland Security awarded DistinguishedServiceMedal other U.S. versions DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates Infobox Military Award name Homeland Security DistinguishedServiceMedal image File Dept of Homeland Security DistinguishedService Medal.png 100px caption awarded by br UnitedStates Department of Homeland Security type Medal eligibility Members of the UnitedStates armed ... was originally established as the Transportation DistinguishedServiceMedal by ExecutiveOrder 12824 ... 12859 and 13532 ref Recipients The first Department of Homeland Security DistinguishedServiceMedal ... forces. The award would be worn after the Medal of Honor , Navy Cross , DistinguishedService Cross UnitedStatesDistinguishedService Cross and Air Force Cross UnitedStates Air Force Cross and, for members of the Coast Guard, before the Defense DistinguishedServiceMedal and the Department specific DSM decorations. The medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the UnitedStates ... more details
IV Awarded National Intelligence Distinguished Public ServiceMedal ref Ambassador Thomas E. McNamara July 29, 2009 See also National Intelligence DistinguishedServiceMedal References reflist Category Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates Intelligence Community Distinguished Public ServiceMedal Category Awards established in 2008 ...Infobox Military Award name National Intelligence Distinguished Public ServiceMedal image File NIDPSM.PNG 300px caption Obverse and Reverse of the Medal awarded by UnitedStates Intelligence Community ... Intelligence Distinguished Public ServiceMedal ref Senator Jay Rockefeller John D. Rockfeller ..., private citizens or others who have performed distinguishedservice of exceptional significance to the Intelligence Community. for distinguishedservice of exceptional significance to the Intelligence ... John Warner last award total posthumous recipients individual higher same National Intelligence DistinguishedServiceMedal lower image2 File NIDPSM Ribbon.JPG caption2 Ribbon Bar of the Medal The National Intelligence Distinguished Public ServiceMedal is the highest award that can be granted to noncareer Federal employees, private citizens or others who have performed distinguishedservice of exceptional significance to the UnitedStates Intelligence Community . The Director of National Intelligence ... service at considerable personal sacrifice and who were motivated by patriotism, good citizenship or a sense of public responsibility. Award design The observe of the medal is a gold circular disc with the symbol of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The reverse of the medal has the words DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE encircled from the 9 o clock position through the 3 o ... enscribed horizontally and centered across the bottom of the emblem. In addition to the large medal, a miniature medal and lapel pin are provided to awardees. Recipients Senator John Warner December ... more details
Image Txlsdsa.jpg frame right Lone Star DistinguishedServiceMedal The Lone Star DistinguishedServiceMedal is an award within the Texas Military Forces , within the UnitedStates Armed Forces . Eligibility The Lone Star DistinguishedServiceMedal may only awarded to members of the Texas Military Forces or another officially organized state militia. Use The Lone Star DistinguishedServiceMedal is awarded to any member of the State Military Forces of Texas who, while serving in any capacity with the Texas Military Forces, shall have distinguished himself herself by exceptionally outstanding achievement or service to the State of Texas in the performance of a duty of great responsibility. The Adjutant General has final approval and disapproval authority. External links http www.txusa.com tsga Ribbon 20regulations.htm Descriptions of various Texas awards including photos. The excerpts taken from sections of TARNG Reg 672 1, TANG 900 10, TSG Reg 672 1 1, September 1987, & 91 Sect II, 1 8 through 29 5& 93 are indicated by the retention of the regulation chapter and section number Category Military in Texas Category Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates National Guard Texas stub ... more details
infobox military award name Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service image File DoD Distinguished Public Service Award.png 250px caption Obverse and reverse of the medal awarded by File UnitedStates Department of Defense Seal.svg 25px Secretary of Defense country USA type Civilian ... of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service related image2 File US DoD Distinguished Public Service Award BAR.svg 100px caption2 Ribbon bar of the medal The Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished ... rendered. ref name OSD cite web title Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service ... CPMS cite web title Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service work publisher ... the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service to President George W. Bush. work .... for Exceptionally distinguishedservice of significance to a DoD Component or function, or Department ... distinguishedservice of significance to the Department of Defense as a whole, or a DoD ... To be eligible for consideration the individual must have rendered exceptionally distinguishedservice of significance to the UnitedStates Department of Defense Department of Defense as a whole. Recognition may also be given for distinguishedservice of such exceptional significance to a Department ... contains the inscription TO...FOR DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ... File William S. Cohen presents President Clinton the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished ... F 6655M 124 Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates awards the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished ... doi accessdate 2011 08 16 ref File Rumsfeld Volleb k Devold DoD Medal for Distinguished Public Service 2006.jpg Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld present Kristin Devold with the medal. File ... accompanying the medal given to Steven Spielberg. gallery See also Awards and decorations of the United ... of the UnitedStates Department of Defense ... more details
About Office of the Director of National Intelligence awarded DistinguishedServiceMedal other U.S. versions DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates Infobox Military Award name National Intelligence DistinguishedServiceMedal image File National Intelligence DSM.png 125px caption Ribbon of the National Intelligence DistinguishedServiceMedal awarded by UnitedStates Intelligence Community type Individual Award eligibility UnitedStates Government civilian and military personnel for sustained ... and James R. Clapper presented the National Intelligence DistinguishedServiceMedal to James L. Jones . October 20, 2010 gallery See also DistinguishedServiceMedalUnitedStates National Security Medal ... of the UnitedStates Intelligence Community DistinguishedServiceMedal, National Intelligence Category ... Public ServiceMedal lower Intelligence Community Medal of Valor image2 File NIDRib.gif 80px caption2 National Intelligence DistinguishedServiceMedal ribbon The National Intelligence DistinguishedServiceMedal is the highest decoration awarded for service to the UnitedStates Intelligence Community ... ServiceMedal is worn after Awards and decorations of the UnitedStates military U.S. military ... of national security in the UnitedStates of America. ref http www.fas.org irp dni icd icd 655.pdf ref The National Intelligence DistinguishedServiceMedal was once considered junior to the older ... DistinguishedServiceMedal has become the highest decoration in the intelligence community. As an authorized ... DistinguishedServiceMedal File ICMV.PNG 80px Intelligence Community Medal for Valor ICMV Image Noribbon.svg ... Community and the UnitedStates by an individual in a position of great responsibility ... , UnitedStates House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence HPSCI ref http www.kansas.gov ... General, UnitedStates Army USA ref http www.unh.edu army AlumniPage pages Lajoie.html ref Mark ... PgE1269.pdf Tribute to Richard Proto ref Oliver Revell , UnitedStates National Security Council NSC ... more details
Infobox Military Award name NASA Distinguished Public ServiceMedal image Image NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal.jpeg 150px caption awarded by the NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration country UnitedStates type Medal eligibility Non government personnel for distinguished accomplishments ... Space Medal of Honor same NASA DistinguishedServiceMedal lower NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal image2 File NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal.gif 80px caption2 NASA Distinguished Public Service Ribbon The NASA Distinguished Public ServiceMedal is an award similar to the NASA DistinguishedServiceMedal , but awarded to non government personnel. This is the highest honor NASA awards to anyone who was not a government employee when the service was performed. Recipients 1967 Dr. Charles ... Medal, Distinguished Public Service, NASA, 1967, Charles Draper Smithsonian National Air and Space ... index.php? a viewProd&productId 1046 title NASA Distinguished Public ServiceMedal publisher The Heinlein ... Riccardo Giacconi Awarded NASA s Distinguished Public ServiceMedal 04 02 1993 Introduction publisher ... title Jim Berry Receives NASA S DistinguishedServiceMedal publisher ... NASA Honors Northrop Grumman s William Sample With Distinguished Public ServiceMedal NYSE NOC publisher ..., Awarded NASA s Distinguished Public ServiceMedal publisher Uphs.upenn.edu date 2007 05 30 accessdate ... awarded NASA Distinguished Public ServiceMedal , NASA Agency Honor Awards , accessdate September ... news.html Lead Engineer awarded NASA Distinguished Public ServiceMedal , Osyssey Space Research ... web url http www.prnewswire.com news releases nasa honors distinguished astronomer with medal 53399437.html title NASA Honors Distinguished Astronomer With Medal re WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 PRNewswire ... http inpa.lbl.gov pbar talks S7 Carlson.pdf title NASA Honors Distinguished Astronomer With Medal ... Public ServiceMedal NYSE NOC publisher Irconnect.com date 2005 05 19 accessdate 2010 ... more details
Infobox military award name Devlet st n Hizmet Madalyas br State Medal of DistinguishedService image caption awarded by br File Emblem of the President of Turkey.svg 30px br the President of Turkey type Medal eligibility for distinguishedservice in contribution to the emerge of Turkish State through generous action, self sacrifice, accomplishment or merit at home or abroad. ref name d status Active established October 24, 1983 first award precursor Medal of Freedom total posthumous recipients individual higher same image2 caption2 State Medal of DistinguishedService lang tr Devlet st n Hizmet Madalyas is one of the three civil state decoration s of Turkey . The medal was established on October 24, 1983 with the Law on Medals and Orders, Act No. 2933. It is rewarded to Turkish citizens, foreigners and organizations for distinguishedservice in contribution to the emerge of Turkish State through generous action, self sacrifice, accomplishment or merit at home or abroad. ref name d ... See also Category Recipients of the State Medal of DistinguishedService Turkey Sak p Sabanc , businessman ... and motifs with the inscription T.C. Devlet eref Madalyas Turkish Republic Medal of DistinguishedService . ref name ma The medal is attached to a ribbon The medal s lapel pin is in a rectanglar ... Y netmeli i language Turkish accessdate 2011 10 29 ref The medal is bestowed by the President ... chief of general staff . ref name ma To the medal belong a lapel pin and a certificate. ref name ma Design The medal has an oval form and is convert 45 mm in abbr on long. It is of gold plated metal. The medal s front depicts the Flag of Turkey Turkish moon and crescent with the initials T.C. abbreviation ... T.C. made of vitreous enamel enamel on gold plate. ref name ma The medal and the lapel pin are minted ... 01 25 language Turkish accessdate 2011 10 29 ref See also State Medal of Honor Turkey Turkish State Medal of Honor State Medal of Pride Turkey Turkish State Medal of Pride References Reflist Category ... more details
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