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Recognition of serving well in combat
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| Legion of Merit | | Legion of Merit | ||
| Legion of Merit | | Legion of Merit | ||
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| Bronze Star | |||
| Bronze Star | |||
| Bronze Star | |||
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| Army Commendation Medal | | Army Commendation Medal | ||
| Navy Commendation Medal | | Navy Commendation Medal | ||
| Air Force Commendation Medal | | Air Force Commendation Medal | ||
| Joint Service Commendation Medal | |||
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| Army Achievement Medal | |||
| Navy Achievement Medal | |||
| Air Force Achievement Medal | |||
| Joint Service Achievement Medal | |||
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<center>'''Recognition of serving well in combat'''</center> | |||
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! Army | |||
! Navy <ref>the Marine Corps does not have a distinguishing combat badge</ref> | |||
! Air Force | |||
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| Combat Infantry Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Close Combat Badge | |||
| Combat Action Ribbon | |||
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==References== | |||
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Revision as of 11:10, 19 November 2008
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medal of Honor | Medal of Honor | Medal of Honor |
| Distinguished Service Cross | Navy Cross | Air Force Cross |
| Silver Star | Row 3, Column 2 | Row 3, Column 3 |
| Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat V | Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat V | Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat V |
| Soldier's Medal | Navy and Marine Corps Medal | Airman's Medal |
| Bronze Star with Combat V | Bronze Star with Combat V | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal | Distinguished Service Medal | Distinguished Service Medal | Defense Distinguished Service Medal |
| Legion of Merit | Legion of Merit | Legion of Merit | |
| Bronze Star | Bronze Star | 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 [2] | Air Force |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Infantry Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Close Combat Badge | Combat Action Ribbon |