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Issue Regulations: The Navy Commendation Medal
and Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal
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Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox established the Navy Commendation Ribbon on
November 1, 1943, and announced its creation by ALNAV 11 of January 11, 1944. It
was redesignated as the Navy Commendation Ribbon With Metal Pendant on March 22,
1950, and as the Navy Commendation Medal on September 21, 1960. On September 23,
1994, Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton announced in ALNAV 084/94 that the
name had been changed to The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. The Navy
and Marine Corps Commendation Medal has been in effect (with modifications)
since December 7, 1941. The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be
awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or
Marine Corps, distinguish...

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Issue Regulations: Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot Ribbon
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The Distinguished Pistol Shot Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the
Navy in about 1952. The Distinguished Pistol Shot Ribbon was in effect from
about
1952 to July 13, 1959. The Distinguished Pistol Shot Ribbon was established to
replace the Distinguished Marksman and Pistol Shot Ribbon to provide...

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Issue Regulations: Navy Sea Service Ribbon
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The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon was established on May 22, 1980, by Secretary
of the Navy Edward Hidalgo and announced in SECNAVINST 1650.35 of January 26,
1981. The eligibility commencement date for the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is
August 15, 1974. Awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to
U.S. homeported ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands for 12
months accumulated sea duty, or for duty with the Fleet Marine Force which
includes at least one deployment of 90 consecutive days. The 12 month
accumulated sea duty requirement is waived for those personnel who were called
to sea duty or deployed...

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