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|colspan=3 align=center| Legion of Merit | |colspan=3 align=center| Legion of Merit<ref>While this exists in only 1 grade for U.S. personnel, there are multiple grades used in ceremonial presentations to foreign officials.</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:00, 8 October 2024
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.
Army | Navy and Marines | Air Force |
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Medal of Honor | ||
Distinguished Service Cross | Navy Cross | Air Force Cross |
Silver Star | ||
Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat V | ||
Soldier's Medal | Navy and Marine Corps Medal | Airman's Medal |
Bronze Star with Combat V | ||
Air Medal with Combat V [1] | Air Medal with Combat V | Air Medal with Combat V |
Army | Navy and Marines | Air Force | Joint |
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Distinguished Service Medal | Defense Distinguished Service Medal | ||
Legion of Merit[2] | |||
Bronze Star | |||
Army Commendation Medal | Navy Commendation Medal | Air Force Commendation Medal | Joint Service Commendation Medal |
Army Achievement Medal | Navy Achievement Medal | Air Force Achievement Medal | Joint Service Achievement Medal |
Army | Navy | Air Force |
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Combat Infantry Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Close Combat Badge | Combat Action Ribbon |