awards of the United States Department of the Navy
The Awards and decorations of the United States Department of the Navy are the military awards and decorations which are presented to members of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps under the authority of the Secretary of the Navy. Other military service members may also receive specific Navy Department military awards, provided such service members are performing duty under a Navy or Marine Corps command. Likewise, a Navy or Marine Corps service member may receive medals and decorations of another military branch, if cross assigned to a command of the respective service.
awards of the United States Department of the Navy
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The Awards and decorations of the United States Department of the Navy are the military awards and decorations which are presented to members of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps under the authority of the Secretary of the Navy. Other military service members may also receive specific Navy Department military awards, provided such service members are performing duty under a Navy or Marine Corps command. Likewise, a Navy or Marine Corps service member may receive medals and decorations of another military branch, if cross assigned to a command of the respective service.
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Navy and Marine Corps decorations
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U.S. Marine Corps
• Marine Corps Authorized Marksmanship Competition Awards/Badges * • The Lauchheimer Trophy Badge, National/Interservice/Marine Corps Rifle/Pistol Competition Badges, Annual Rifle Squad Practice Badge, and Division Rifle/Pistol Competition Badges are awarded in gold, silver, and bronze.
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Expeditionary Medals
Expeditionary Medals
• Navy Expeditionary Medal* — Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal** • — • —
Good Conduct and Reserve Medal
Good Conduct and Reserve Medal
• Navy Good Conduct Medal* — Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal** — Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal** • — — • — —
Navy and Marine Corps unit awards
Navy and Marine Corps ribbon only awards
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