The U.S. Navy has announced that it is implementing changes to the letter-type devices worn on certain medals and ribbons. The devices are intended to provide more distinctive recognition of acts ...

Awards and decorations of the United States government are civilian awards of the U.S. federal government which are typically issued for sustained meritorious service, in a civilian capacity, while ...

The Navy is now authorizing combat awards for sailors serving in the Red Sea area, according to a message sent to the fleet Wednesday by Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro. The authorization is a nod ...

South Vietnam as a country ceased to exist after North Vietnam's victory in the Vietnam War. Therefore, the country of South Vietnam's awards and decorations are considered obsolete. [according to ...

A 100-year-old navy veteran who cleared unexploded bombs during World War Two has been awarded replacement medals after his original set was lost. Boyd Salmon, from Lymington, Hampshire ...