usmc 237th birthday edition
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Marine Corps Service Medals shine with honor
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he United States military first began awarding service medals for valor during the Civil War. These medals are meant to recognize service and personal accomplishments and to display the highlights of a Marine’s career. Of which, eight are designated for awarding of valor. Medals are awarded for a variety of distinguished and courageous acts performed in conflict with the enemy or to recognize achievements throughout a service member’s time in the military. To be awarded the decoration is an honor bestowed upon a service member by his or her superior officers in an act of recognition for outstanding merit and bravery.
Medal of Honor
Awarded by the President in the name of Congress to members of the Naval service, who distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his/her life above and beyond the call of duty.
Navy Cross
Awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, is cited for gallantry in action that does not warrant the Medal of Honor.
Silver Star
Awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, is cited for gallantry in action that does not warrant the Medal of Honor or Navy Cross.
Navy & Marine Corps Medal
Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps, distinguishes himself by heroism not involving actual conflict with the enemy.
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of an Armed Force who has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may die after being wounded.
LCpl. Chris C. Shaffer
Sgt. Nelson M. Acevedo
2nd Reconnaissance Battalion
2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment
Q: What is your favorite part of the Marine Corps Birthday Celebration?
Q: What is your favorite part of the Marine Corps Birthday Celebration?
“I like that we all got together with something in common to celebrate, and no one pulled rank.”
“The cutting of the cake ceremony.”
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