Criteria: Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who distinguished themselves by outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to 16 January 1969.   Normally, the acts or services rendered must be comparable to that required for the Legion of Merit but in a duty of lesser though considerable 
responsibility.*

(*The Legion of Merit is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States without reference to degree for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The performance must have been such as to merit recognition of key individuals for service rendered in a clearly exceptional manner. Performance of duties normal to the grade, branch, specialty or assignment, and experience of an individual is not an adequate basis for this award. For service not related to actual war the term "key individual" applies to a narrower range of positions than in time of war and requires evidence of significant achievement. In peacetime, service should be in the nature of a special requirement or of an extremely difficult duty performed in an unprecedented and clearly exceptional manner. However, justification of the award may accrue by virtue of exceptionally meritorious service in a succession of important positions.)

1.  Meritorious Service Medal
2.  Coast Guard Commendation Medal
3.  Coast Guard Achievement Medal
4.  DOT Secy Outstanding Unit Award
5.  Navy Unit Commendation Medal
6.  Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation w/4 Gold Stars & Operational Distinguishing Device
7.  Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation w/ Gold Star
8.  Coast Guard Bicentennial Unit Commendation
9.  Good Conduct Medal
10. National Defense Medal w/Bronze Star
11. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea)/
12. Vietnam Service Medal w/3 Bronze Stars
13. Humanitarian Service Medal
14. Special Ops Service Ribbon w/Bronze Star
15. Vietnam Campaign Medal
16. Rifle Marksman Ribbon
17. Pistol Marksman Ribbon
18. Aircrew Wings