The NOAA Corps Commendation Medal is an honorary recognition awarded to members of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps or to members of the

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detailed, assigned, or attached to NOAA.

Award criteria

The NOAA Corps Commendation Medal is awarded for: *Recognition of acts of heroism worthy of special recognition, but not to the degree required for the Department of Commerce Gold or Silver Medals. *Outstanding service or achievement worthy of special recognition, but not to the degree required for the

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or NOAA Corps Meritorious Service Medal. *Leadership meriting special recognition.

Appearance

The medal is hexagonal in shape, high and wide made of

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or silver plated red brass. The medal is suspended from a wide myrtle green ribbon with two white stripes. Subsequent awards are denoted by a gold 5/16 inch star worn on the medal suspension ribbon and

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References

{{reflist Awards and decorations of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration