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Revision as of 13:43, 2 February 2009
In the U.S. military, the pyramid of honor designates the relative status of military awards.
Italics indicate awards that are for bravery not against an enemy.
| Army | Navy and Marines | Air Force |
|---|---|---|
| Medal of Honor | ||
| Distinguished Service Cross | Navy Cross | Air Force Cross |
| Silver Star | ||
| Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat V | ||
| Soldier's Medal | Navy and Marine Corps Medal | Airman's Medal |
| Bronze Star with Combat V | ||
| Air Medal with Combat V [1] | Air Medal with Combat V | Air Medal with Combat V |
| Army | Navy and Marines | Air Force | Joint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal | Defense Distinguished Service Medal | ||
| Legion of Merit[2] | |||
| Bronze Star | |||
| Army Commendation Medal | Navy Commendation Medal | Air Force Commendation Medal | Joint Service Commendation Medal |
| Army Achievement Medal | Navy Achievement Medal | Air Force Achievement Medal | Joint Service Achievement Medal |
| Army | Navy | Air Force |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Infantry Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Close Combat Badge | Combat Action Ribbon |