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In the U.S. military, the pyramid of honor designates the relative status of military awards.
Italics indicate awards that are for bravery not against an enemy.
Awards for Noncombat achievement
Army
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Navy and Marines
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Air Force
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Joint
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Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit[2]
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Bronze Star
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Army Commendation Medal
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Navy Commendation Medal
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Air Force Commendation Medal
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Joint Service Commendation Medal
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Army Achievement Medal
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Navy Achievement Medal
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Air Force Achievement Medal
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Joint Service Achievement Medal
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Recognition of serving well in combat
Army
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Navy
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Air Force
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Combat Infantry Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Close Combat Badge
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Combat Action Ribbon
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References
- ↑ There is a different V for individual acts, and for numbers of combat missions (i.e., "strike/flight")
- ↑ While this exists in only 1 grade for U.S. personnel, there are multiple grades used in ceremonial presentations to foreign officials.