Awards and Honors
Blaz's military awards include:
| Legion of Merit | Bronze Star w/ valor device | Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ 1 award star | Combat Action Ribbon | Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge |
| Navy Presidential Unit Citation | National Defense Service Medal w/ 1 service star | Korean Service Medal | Vietnam Service Medal w/ 3 service stars | |
| Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ gold star | Vietnam Gallantry Cross unit citation | United Nations Korea Medal | Vietnam Campaign Medal |
In 1988, Blaz was honored by his alma mater, when the Notre Dame Alumni Association presented him with the Corby Award, which honors alumni who have distinguished themselves in military service.
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