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The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the highest military decoration of the United States Armed Forces and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. The medal is normally awarded by the president of the United States (the commander in chief of the armed forces) and is presented "in the name of Congress."
The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the United States Army's second highest military decoration for soldiers who display extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. Actions that merit the Distinguished Service Cross must be of such a high degree that they are above those required for all other U.S. combat decorations, but which do not meet the criteria for the Medal of Honor. The Army Distinguished Service Cross is equivalent to the Navy Cross of the United States naval services, the Air Force Cross of the United States Air Force and Space Force, and the Coast Guard Cross of the United States Coast Guard; collectively, these awards are known as the "service crosses". Prior to the creation of the Air Force Cross in 1960, airmen were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
The Navy Cross is the United States naval services' second-highest military decoration awarded for sailors and marines who distinguish themselves for extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. The medal is equivalent to the Distinguished Service Cross of the United States Army, the Air Force Cross of the United States Air Force and Space Force, and the Coast Guard Cross of the United States Coast Guard; collectively, these awards are known as the "service crosses".
The Air Force Cross (AFC) is the United States Air Force (USAF) and U.S. Space Force's (USSF) second highest military decoration for airmen and guardians who distinguish themselves with extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. The medal is awarded to any person, while serving in any capacity with the USAF or USSF, who distinguish themselves by heroism which is extraordinary but not sufficient for the award of a Medal of Honor.
The Defense Distinguished Service Medal (DDSM) is a military decoration of the United States Department of Defense. It is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility contributing to the national security or defense of the United States. The medal was established on July 9, 1970, by President Richard Nixon in Executive Order 11545. The first award was presented to General Earle Wheeler upon his retirement after service as Chief of Staff of the United States Army and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal is a military decoration of the Department of Homeland Security, which is presented to United States Armed Forces service members for exceptionally meritorious service. The current version of the medal was established in February 2003, retroactive to March 1, 2002. It is equivalent to the United States Department of Defense's Defense Distinguished Service Medal.
The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)[2] is a military decoration of the United States Army that is presented to soldiers who have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility. The performance must be such as to merit recognition for service that is clearly exceptional. The exceptional performance of normal duty will not alone justify an award of this decoration.
The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a military decoration of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force and is presented to airmen and guardians to recognize distinguished and exceptionally meritorious service to the United States while serving in a duty or position of great responsibility. The Distinguished Service Medal was created by an act of the United States Congress on July 6, 1960 and was first awarded in 1965. Prior to the creation of the Distinguished Service Medal in 1960, United States Air Force airmen were awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal.
The Navy Distinguished Service Medal is a military decoration of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps which was first created in 1919 and is presented to Sailors and Marines to recognize distinguished and exceptionally meritorious service to the United States while serving in a duty or position of great responsibility.
The Silver Star Medal (SSM) is the successor award to the Citation Star which was established by an Act of Congress on 9 July 1918, during World War I. On 19 July 1932, the secretary of war approved the conversion of the Citation Star to the SSM with the original Citation Star incorporated into the center of the medal. Chief of Staff of the Army Douglas MacArthur played a key role in creating this medal, similar to how the Purple Heart was created, via modifying the Citation Star without needing Congress because Congress during this time refused to pass laws authorizing new medals.
A U.S. Department of Defense decoration awarded for superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility, typically to senior personnel in joint assignments. It ranks just below the Defense Distinguished Service Medal.
A U.S. Armed Forces decoration awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. It is one of the few U.S. awards that may also be issued to members of foreign militaries.
Awarded to any member of the U.S. Armed Forces who distinguishes themselves by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. The act must be distinctly meritorious and set the individual apart from their peers.
The U.S. Army's highest award for heroism performed outside of direct combat with an enemy. It recognizes acts of personal bravery or self-sacrifice, often at great risk to the individual's own life.
The highest decoration for non-combat heroism awarded to members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. It recognizes lifesaving or acts of bravery not involving conflict with an armed enemy.
Awarded to members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force for a heroic act, usually involving the voluntary risk of life, performed outside of combat with an enemy.
Awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement or service in a combat zone. When awarded for valor it carries the "V" device; otherwise it recognizes meritorious service against an armed enemy.
Awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. military. It is the oldest U.S. military award still in use, tracing to the Badge of Military Merit created by George Washington.
A Department of Defense decoration awarded for non-combat meritorious achievement or service, typically to personnel assigned to joint activities. It ranks below the Defense Superior Service Medal.
Awarded for outstanding meritorious achievement or service, generally in a non-combat setting. It is the non-combat counterpart to the Bronze Star Medal.
Awarded for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievement in aerial flight, or for sustained distinction in aerial operations. It may be issued for both combat and non-combat flights.
A U.S. Air Force and Space Force decoration awarded for sustained meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight, recognizing accomplishment over a series of operational flights rather than a single act.
A Department of Defense decoration awarded for meritorious achievement or service while serving in a joint assignment, recognizing distinguished performance in a joint-duty capacity.
Awarded to members of the U.S. Army for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service above that expected in the normal course of duty.
Awarded to members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps for heroism or meritorious service. It may be issued with the "V" device when awarded for combat valor.
Awarded to members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force for meritorious achievement or service beyond that normally expected in the performance of duty.
A Department of Defense decoration awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service in a joint assignment, generally to junior personnel.
Awarded to members of the U.S. Army for meritorious service or achievement of a lesser degree than that required for the Army Commendation Medal.
Awarded to members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps for professional or leadership achievement below the level required for the Commendation Medal.
Awarded to junior members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force for outstanding achievement or meritorious service that does not meet the requirements for higher decorations.
Awarded to members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who have actively participated in ground or surface combat, recognizing presence and engagement under enemy fire.
The Combat Action Medal (CAM), formerly known as the Air Force Combat Action Medal (AFCAM),[4] is a decoration of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force to recognize airmen and guardians for active participation in ground or air combat. The CAM was first awarded on June 12, 2007 as the Air Force Combat Action Medal, to six airmen who were engaged in air or ground combat off base in a combat zone during Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan, October 7, 2001 – December 28, 2015) or Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq, March 19, 2003 – September 1, 2010). The medal is retroactive from September 11, 2001 forward to a date to be determined and may be awarded posthumously. On 16 November 2020, the Air Force Combat Action Medal was renamed to the Combat Action Medal by the Secretary of the Air Force.
Awarded to Army units that display extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy, of a degree that would warrant the Distinguished Service Cross for an individual.
Awarded to Navy and Marine Corps units for extraordinary heroism in action, meeting a standard of gallantry equivalent to the Navy Cross for an individual.
Awarded to Air Force and Space Force units for extraordinary heroism or outstanding achievement in action against an armed enemy.
Awarded to joint units and activities for meritorious achievement or service in accomplishing a joint mission, superior to that normally expected.
A Department of Homeland Security award recognizing units for exceptionally meritorious service or achievement that clearly sets the unit apart from similar units.
Awarded to Army units for extraordinary heroism in armed combat, of a degree equivalent to that which would warrant the Silver Star for an individual.
Awarded to Navy and Marine Corps units for outstanding heroism in action or extremely meritorious service that sets the unit apart from others performing similar tasks.
Awarded to Air Force and Space Force units for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy, comparable to the award of the Silver Star to an individual.
Awarded to Army units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service or achievement, usually over at least six continuous months.
Awarded to Navy and Marine Corps units for valorous or meritorious achievement that sets the unit above others but below the level of the Navy Unit Commendation.
Awarded to Air Force and Space Force units for exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above similar units.
Awarded to Army units for meritorious performance of a difficult and challenging mission under extraordinary circumstances during peacetime.
Awarded to Air Force and Space Force units for exceptionally meritorious service, outstanding achievement, or heroism that distinguishes the unit from others.
Recognizes Navy and Marine Corps units for battle efficiency, awarded to commands that demonstrate sustained superior performance in a competitive cycle.
Awarded to internal Air Force and Space Force organizations for outstanding achievement or meritorious service that distinguishes the unit from comparable organizations.
Awarded to any person taken prisoner or held captive while engaged in military operations, recognizing the hardship and conduct of former prisoners of war.
Awarded to Air Force and Space Force members for sustained individual combat or mission readiness and preparedness over a qualifying period of service.
Awarded to enlisted soldiers for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity over a qualifying period of continuous active service.
Awarded to enlisted members of the Navy for exemplary conduct, above-average performance, and dedication over a qualifying period of continuous service.
Awarded to enlisted members of the Air Force for exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active service.
Awarded to enlisted Marines for faithful service, exemplary behavior, and efficiency over a qualifying period of continuous active duty.
Awarded to members of the Army Reserve and Army National Guard for exemplary service or achievement during a qualifying period in a reserve component.
Awarded to members of the Air Reserve components for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity over a qualifying period of reserve service.
Awarded to members of the Selected Marine Corps Reserve for faithful and meritorious service over a qualifying period in the reserve.
Awarded for honorable and satisfactory service in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces, with devices denoting years of service or mobilization.
Awarded to airmen selected as an Outstanding Airman of the Year, recognizing superior performance and leadership among the enlisted force.
Recognizes airmen and guardians selected for special recognition programs honoring outstanding performance and contributions.
Awarded to Navy personnel who take part in landings on foreign territory or operations ashore in an expeditionary capacity not covered by a specific campaign medal.
Awarded to Marines who engage in expeditionary operations ashore against opposition, or in circumstances warranting recognition not covered by a specific campaign medal.
Awarded to personnel who participate in U.S. operations or expeditions on the Antarctic continent, recognizing service in that harsh environment.
Awarded for participation in designated U.S. military operations and expeditions not covered by a specific campaign medal.
Awarded for qualifying service in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the U.S. campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
Awarded for deployment abroad in direct support of Global War on Terrorism operations.
Awarded for service in support of the Global War on Terrorism, typically for qualifying duty performed outside designated combat theaters.
Awarded for qualifying service in the Republic of Korea and surrounding waters in support of the ongoing defense of South Korea.
Recognizes service performed along the U.S.-Mexico border during designated periods of border defense operations.
Awarded for participation in designated U.S. military operations, such as peacekeeping or humanitarian missions, that do not involve combat but warrant recognition.
Awarded to service members who distinguish themselves by meritorious direct participation in a designated humanitarian relief operation.
Awarded to service members who perform outstanding sustained volunteer service to the civilian community above and beyond the call of duty.
Awarded for direct, hands-on employment of remote weapons systems that produce a combat effect, recognizing personnel who influence combat operations from outside the theater.
Awarded to airmen and guardians for direct support of a designated combat operation, recognizing contributions that produce combat effects.
Awarded for direct support of the national nuclear deterrence mission over a qualifying period of duty.
Awarded to soldiers for completing qualifying periods of duty aboard Army watercraft.
Awarded to Navy and Marine Corps members for completing qualifying periods of sea duty or deployment.
Awarded to reserve members of the naval services for accumulated qualifying sea duty.
The Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon previously known as the Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon (AFESR) is a military award of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force which was first created in June 2003 as the Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon. The ribbon is awarded to any member of the Air Force or Space Force who completes a standard contingency deployment. On 16 November 2020, the Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon was renamed to the Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon by the Secretary of the Air Force.
Awarded to personnel who serve aboard ships or in units operating within the Arctic region under qualifying conditions.
Awarded to soldiers for completing a qualifying overseas tour not otherwise recognized by a campaign or service medal.
Awarded to Navy and Marine Corps members for completing qualifying consecutive overseas duty.
The Air and Space Overseas Service Ribbon (ASOR) was approved in 1980 by order of General Lew Allen, Air Force Chief of Staff. The award is issued in two grades, being that of "short tour" and "long tour." On 16 November 2020, the Air Force Overseas Service Ribbon was renamed to the Air and Space Overseas Service Ribbon by the Secretary of the Air Force. The Air and Space Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon[7] is awarded for less than two years of duty or as directed by Department of the Air Force policies. Normally, the Short Tour Service Ribbon is awarded for a permanent duty assignment of at least 300 days within an 18-month time span; such assignments are generally served unaccompanied by family members, though a short tour assignment need not be unaccompanied. Historically, most Short Tour Service Ribbons were awarded for service in South Korea, by far the most common short tour assignment in the USAF. From June 2003 until April 2011, Airmen serving in hostile environments for 181 days or more qualified for the Short Tour Service Ribbon under a temporary exception to rules outlined in AFI 36–2110. However, this exemption was rescinded by General Norton A. Schwartz in April 2011 and Airmen will no longer qualify for the award if they arrive in a hostile environment on or after 1 July 2011.
Awarded to airmen and guardians for completing a qualifying long overseas tour of duty.
Awarded to Army Reserve and National Guard members for completing qualifying overseas training deployments.
Recognizes airmen and guardians for each qualifying period of honorable active service, marking cumulative years of duty.
Awarded to soldiers for successful completion of a tour of duty as an Army recruiter.
Awarded to Navy members for meritorious service performed while assigned to recruiting duty.
Awarded to Marines for successful completion of recruiting duty.
Awarded to Navy members for successful service as staff at accession training commands.
Awarded to Marines for successful completion of a tour as a drill instructor at a recruit depot.
Awarded to Marines for successful completion of a tour as a combat instructor training entry-level Marines.
Awarded to airmen for successful completion of a developmental special-duty assignment, such as military training instructor or recruiter.
Awarded to Navy members for honorable service with the Navy Ceremonial Guard.
Awarded to Marines for successful completion of a tour providing security at U.S. diplomatic posts.
Awarded to soldiers for successful completion of designated levels of the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development System.
Awarded to airmen for graduation from a designated level of Noncommissioned Officer Professional Military Education.
Awarded to Navy recruits who graduate as honor graduates at the top of their basic training class.
Awarded to Air Force trainees recognized as honor graduates of Basic Military Training.
Awarded to soldiers upon successful completion of initial entry training, marking the transition to a trained service member.
Awarded to airmen and guardians upon completion of initial accession training.
Awarded to airmen and guardians who qualify as expert with the rifle or handgun during weapons qualification.
Awarded to Navy and Marine Corps members who qualify as expert or sharpshooter with the service rifle.
Awarded to Navy and Marine Corps members who qualify as expert or sharpshooter with the service pistol.
The Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM) was a military award of the United States Armed Forces which was created by Executive Order 13363 of President George W. Bush on November 29, 2004, and became available for general distribution in June 2005. The medal was designed by the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry.
The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a service award of the United States Armed Forces established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953. It was awarded to every member of the U.S. Armed Forces who served during any one of four specified periods of armed conflict or national emergency from June 27, 1950 through December 31, 2022. Combat or "in theater" service is not a requirement for the award.
Awarded to all new members of the Unit. A custom award that indicates that the member has completed all Day 1 training and has started their first 12-months of their time in the unit. Devices awarded indicate every year a member was active in the unit as a whole. Bronze being the standard with Silver devices every 5th award.
Awarded to all new members of the Unit. A custom award that indicates that the member has completed all Day 1 training and has started their first 12-months of their time in the unit. Devices awarded indicate every year a member was active in the unit as a whole. Bronze being the standard with Silver devices every 5th award.
Awarded to all new members of the Unit. A custom award that indicates that the member has completed all Day 1 training and has started their first 12-months of their time in the unit. Devices awarded indicate every year a member was active in the unit as a whole. Bronze being the standard with Silver devices every 5th award.
Awarded to infantry and Special Forces soldiers who personally fought in active ground combat.
Recognizes soldiers of any branch who were personally engaged by, or who engaged, the enemy in ground combat.
Awarded to Army medical personnel who provided medical care while under enemy fire in ground combat.
Awarded on completion of the Air Assault School course in rappelling, sling-load, and rotary-wing operations.
Awarded to soldiers who complete Pathfinder School in air-traffic guidance and drop-zone operations.
The gold wings worn by fully qualified Navy and Marine Corps pilots.
Wings for officers qualified to operate the weapons and sensor systems of naval aircraft.
The Trident worn by sailors who complete SEAL training and qualify in naval special warfare.
Insignia for Air Force pararescuemen qualified in personnel recovery and combat medicine.
Insignia for combat controllers qualified in assault-zone control and air-traffic guidance in combat.
Insignia for officers who lead Air Force special tactics teams.
Insignia for airmen qualified to control close air support alongside ground combat units.
The U.S. Air Force Special Reconnaissance (SR) badge and beret crest identify elite Special Warfare Airmen who operate covertly behind enemy lines to gather critical intelligence and prepare the battlespace.
NCOIC or 2IC Billet
Awarded for completion of Airborne training and static-line jumps; the badge advances with experience and jumpmaster duty.
Awarded for HALO/HAHO military free-fall parachuting; advances to jumpmaster.
Awarded to qualified Army aviators; advances with flight hours and experience.
Awarded to physicians qualified in aviation medicine; advances with experience.
Awarded to soldiers qualified to render safe and dispose of explosive ordnance; advances with experience.
Awarded to Navy qualified in military diving; advances through classes to master.
Reflects a soldier's rated marksmanship skill with an assigned weapon.
Awarded to Armydivers; advances through classes to master diver.
Awarded to naval personnel qualified in parachuting; advances with experience.
Awarded to rated Air Force pilots; advances with flight hours and experience.
Awarded to rated air battle managers who direct air operations; advances with experience.
Awarded to enlisted and officer aircrew qualified to fly aboard Air Force aircraft; advances with experience.
Awarded to personnel qualified in space operations; advances with experience.
Awarded to personnel qualified in cyberspace operations; advances with experience.
Completed the UHQ Expectations and Responsibilities training class.
Joined the unit in the first days of Bronze Squadron.
Join Date - 01/26 to 05/26
Joined the unit
Represents SOCM qualified Combat Medics in SOF.
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Pistol Qual
Recoiless Rifle Qual
Rifle Qual
Rockett Launcher Qual
Tank Weapons Qual
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USAF SERE Training Program
