Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal SBBA~Double~11140DBRCoast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Criteria: The Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal (CGDSM) is bestowed upon any member of the United States Coast Guard who has distinguished themselves through exceptional meritorious service in a position of great responsibility within the United States Government. The award is typically reserved for senior Flag Officers of the Coast Guard. First created in August of 1949, it wasn't awarded until Admiral
Flight crews that complete transport missions to Antarctica then qualify for one day of service for each flight mission carried out within a 24-hour time frame
Criteria: Worn by Engineering Aides (EA) with ranks from Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4) to Petty Officer 1st Class (E-6)
Army who have successfully completed a set of qualification tests which include both written and performance elements
The badge is also occasionally granted to NCOs attached to Air Force ROTC units who serve as Cadet Drill Instructors
White House social aides while on duty with the First Family
Navy Superior Public Service Award Medal
First issued in 1963
The board has an 11/32-inch gold-colored border
United States Navy Small Craft Insignia
The award is issued one time only and there are no approved devices for the award
• Gusseted sleeves
has served in aircrew flights that totaled more than 30 days of duty in Iraqi airspace or posthumously for any service member who dies from combat or non-combat wounds while in the line of duty