What are Navy campaign medals?
A campaign medal is a military decoration which is awarded to a member of an armed force who serves in a designated military operation or performs duty in a geographical theater.
What ribbon do you get for being in the fleet for 30 days?
To receive the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a military service member must have served on active duty during a designated anti-terrorism operation for a minimum 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days.
What do stars on navy ribbons mean?
Also known as Campaign or Battle Stars, bronze service stars are worn on service ribbons to denote an additional award of a medal or to indicate participation in a designated campaign. Navy regulations specify that a miniature (1/8-inch) service star is to be worn on the suspension ribbon of miniature medals.
Who can wear the Navy E Ribbon?
It may be worn by all personnel who served as permanent members of the ship’s company or squadrons winning the Battle Efficiency Award. The Navy “E” Ribbon is worn after the Meritorious Unit Commendation and before the Prisoner of War Medal.
How do you find out what Navy ribbons I have?
Step 1 – Check to see that the award has been entered into the Navy Department Awards Web Service (NDAWS) by logging onto BOL. Once on BOL, click on Navy Personnel Command Documents Services. Once this page opens, select “NDAWS” from the left side of the screen. Click on “Search Awards”.
What ribbons have medals?
Decorations and Ribbons
| Medal of Honor (MOH) | Air Force Cross (AFC) |
|---|---|
| Silver Star Medal (SSM) | Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM) |
| Airman’s Medal (AmnM) | Bronze Star Medal (BSM) |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | Air Medal (AM) |
| Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |