The Navy Distinguished Public Service Award , established in 1951, is an award presented by the U.S. Secretary of the Navy to civilians for specific courageous or heroic acts or exceptionally outstanding service of substantial and long-term benefit to the Navy , Marine Corps , or Department of the Navy as a whole. Originally a certificate with a lapel pin, the medal was first presented in July 1951. It is the highest recognition that the Secretary of the Navy may pay to a civilian not employed by the Department of the Navy.
12-469: The Marine Corps Security Guard Ribbon is a United States Marine Corps military award that was established by order of Secretary of the Navy John Howard Dalton on 15 July 1997. The award recognizes those Marine Corps personnel who have served as U.S. Embassy Security Guards and is retroactive to 28 January 1949. Marines assigned to Marine Security Guard duty (MOS 8156) are eligible to receive
24-1316: 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. All Navy and Marine Corps members are eligible to receive inter-service awards and decorations as well as approved foreign awards and International awards . [REDACTED] Distinguished Civilian Service Award [REDACTED] Superior Civilian Service Award [REDACTED] Meritorious Civilian Service Award [REDACTED] Civilian Service Commendation Medal [REDACTED] Civilian Service Achievement Medal [REDACTED] Distinguished Civilian Medal for Valor [REDACTED] Superior Civilian Medal for Valor [REDACTED] Angela M. Houtz Medal for Fallen Civilians [REDACTED] Captain Robert Dexter Conrad Award for Scientific Achievement [REDACTED] Distinguished Achievement in Science Award [REDACTED] Distinguished Public Service Award [REDACTED] Superior Public Service Award [REDACTED] Meritorious Public Service Award Navy Distinguished Public Service Award The medal, designed by
36-633: The United States Mint , is gold in color. The obverse has the Seal of the Navy Department , encircled by the inscription above "Department of the Navy" and below, "United States of America." The reverse has the words "Awarded to" with a blank tablet for inscription of the recipient's name, resting on a spray of laurel. Arched at the top rim of the reverse of the medal is the word "Distinguished." Horizontally, below
48-685: 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
60-589: The award January 24, 2009, at Al Faw Palace in Baghdad, Iraq. The late former Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa) received the award in 2009 for his “courageous leadership, vision, and loyalty to the men and women of the Department of the Navy." At the time of his award Murtha was the influential chairman of the House Appropriations Committee ’s Defense Subcommittee. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) received
72-659: The award for rescuing Marine Corps Sgt Courtney Rauch from a burning Humvee in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan in August 2008. While filming for LtCol (Ret) Oliver North ’s show on the Fox News Channel , the Humvee in which Jackson and Rauch were riding was struck by an IED , knocking Sgt Rauch unconscious. Although injured in the blast, Jackson pulled Rauch from the vehicle to safety. MajGen Paul Lefebvre presented Jackson with
84-681: The award in 2013. Frelinghuysen, also a sitting member of the Defense Subcommittee, was recognized for his "long and selfless service to the nation’s sailors and Marines [that] ensured they were provided the resources necessary to support and defend the nation’s interests around the globe." Capt. John “GiddyUp” Bunch received the award in 2018. Bunch was honored for his timeless devotion and support of US Navy & US Marines returning from combat from 2005 to present day. 3,993 US Troops have received free R&R’s, 103 free weddings, Same Day PTSD Counseling, and direct assistance with The Fallen. Bunch
96-596: The iconic photo, Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima . Sybil Stockdale , wife of the late Vice Admiral James Stockdale , was honored with the award for her work to publicize the mistreatment of POWs and campaign for their families during the Vietnam War . She co-founded the National League of Families . She is the only wife of an active-duty officer ever to have received this award. Cinematographer Christopher Jackson received
108-635: The number of qualifying periods. Marines who served successful tours at a lettered MSGBN company headquarters or at HQ MSGBN, Quantico are not eligible to receive this award. On a case-by-case basis, the MCSGR may be awarded posthumously without regard to period of service. Personnel transferred early for the Good of the Service must have served a minimum of 12 months in the program to be eligible for this award. Personnel transferred due to Relief for Cause are not eligible for
120-403: The ribbon upon completion of 36 months of service at a foreign establishment. Subsequent awards will be made for every 36 months served, either consecutively or cumulatively. The MCSGR may be awarded retroactively to 28 January 1949, the date the first MSGs departed Washington, DC, for their overseas assignments. One award is authorized for the period 28 January 1949 to 15 August 1974, regardless of
132-578: The ribbon. To be awarded the Marine Corps Security Guard Ribbon, a service member must hold the Marine Corps military occupational specialty (MOS) 8156 (previously 8151) Marine Corps Security Guard and must have served thirty-six months of service at an American embassy or consulate. The award is only awarded to Marine Security Guards for their service at American Embassies or Consulates in a foreign country. Military awards of
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#1732843988521144-568: The tablet, is the word "Public" and arched along the bottom rim is the word "Service." The medal is suspended by a ribbon using the colors of the United States Navy, half blue on the left, and half golden-yellow on the right. In addition to the medal it consists of a miniature medal, lapel bar, rosette, and a certificate signed by the Secretary of the Navy. Notable recipients include Joe Rosenthal , Pulitzer Prize winning photographer, known for
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