Military awards of the United States Department of the Navy are those military decorations which are presented to members of the United States Navy and U.S. Marine Corps under the authority of the Secretary of the Navy.
Such awards may also be issued to members of other military services, provided such service members are performing duty under a Navy or Marine Corps command. Likewise, a Navy or Marine Corps service member may receive medals and decorations of another military branch, if cross assigned to a command of the respective service. All Navy and Marine Corps members are eligible to receive inter-service awards and decorations as well as approved foreign awards and international decorations.
The following military awards are presently issued under the authority of the Department of the Navy:
Read more about Military Awards Of The United States Department Of The Navy: Navy and Marine Corps Medals, Expeditionary Medals, Good Conduct Medals, Navy and Marine Corps Unit Awards, Navy and Marine Corps Ribbons
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