Awards Update
This MARADMIN provides a comprehensive update on authorized military unit awards and decorations since the last update (MARADMIN 448/23). It lists newly authorized Joint Meritorious Unit Awards, Meritorious Unit Commendations, Battle Efficiency Awards, Humanitarian Service Medals, and various other service-specific awards, along with eligible units and personnel. The message also reinstates the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal for service in Iraq from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024.
Issued: April 18, 2024
1. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to provide an update of awards since the last update, MARADMIN 448/23. 2. The following unit awards are authorized and will be incorporated in Ref A. 2.a. Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) 2.a.1. Defense Logistics Agency 01Jan19-31Dec21 2.a.2. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) 01Apr21-30Sep21 Additional participating unit(s): Headquarters, DISA Director's Command Staff/Team, Operations and Infrastructure Center Transportation Services Directorate, Hosting and Compute Center, DISA Europe, DISA Africa, DISA Central, DISA United States Special Operations Command, DISA United States Transportation Command, DISA Global, White House Communications Agency, Joint Service Provider, Joint Staff Support Center, Secretary of Defense Communications, Joint Spectrum Center 2.a.3. Defense Intelligence Agency 01Oct18-30Sep21 2.a.4. Defense Intelligence Agency 01Oct21-30Sep23 2.a.5. Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense 01Jun21-31May23 Additional participating unit: Office of the Secretary of Defense Executive Dining Facility, Washington Headquarters Services 2.a.6. Headquarters, United States Space Command 29Aug19-31Aug22 2.a.7. Headquarters, Combined Special Operations Joint Task Force Levant 16Jun22-15Jun23 Note: This award is for the headquarters only. Service units and individuals assigned to Service units in support of this organization are not eligible for this award. 2.a.8. Headquarters, Joint Task Force 98-1 17Apr23-10May23 2.a.9. Headquarters, Joint Task Force 339 and its forward deployed sub-elements 02Apr18-01Aug21 Note: Service units and individuals assigned to Service units in support of this organization are not eligible for this award. 2.a.10. Headquarters, Special Operations Joint Task Force Arabian Peninsula 16Jun20-01Apr23 Note: This award is for the headquarters only. Service units and individuals assigned to Service units in support of this organization are not eligible for this award. 2.a.11. Update to MARADMIN 448/23 2.a.11.a Headquarters, Over the Horizon-Counter 15Oct21-14Oct22 Terrorism is amended to include the following subordinate elements: Counter Terror Integration Center Regional Task Force-Counter Terrorism 2.a.12. Headquarters, United States Cyber Command 01Sep20-30Sep23 Additional participating unit(s): Cyber National Mission Force Note: Per Ref D, Service units and individuals assigned to Service units in support of these organizations are not eligible for the JMUAs listed in paragraphs 2.a.1. through 2.a.12. Only those personnel of the Armed Forces of the United States who were present at the time and directly participated in the service or achievement for 30 days or more or for the period cited if less than 30 days, are authorized to wear the JMUA ribbon. Personnel must be assigned and/or attached by official orders to the joint unit or task force headquarters receiving the JMUA. Local commanders may waive on an individual basis, the 30-day minimum time requirement for individuals (Reserve personnel on active duty and TDY and/or TAD personnel), who, in the opinion of the commander contributed directly to the achievement cited, and were assigned on official orders to the awarded unit during the approved timeframe. 2.b. Meritorious Unit Commendation 2.b.1. Task Force Koa Moana Twenty 01Oct19-30Oct20 2.b.2. Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group 03Jan22-11Aug22 Additional unit approved for participation: VMFA-314 (UIC: 01314VFD) Additional personnel approved for participation: Allen, Charles Silva, Albert Ayala, Alejandro Snell, Thomas Beck, Alexander Soojian, Tannen Broadway Jr., Edward Swanigan, Samantha Cooper, Michael Taylor Jr., Larry Glassic, Ian Trevinocaperon, Marlon Gonzalezrodriguez, Omar Trujillo Jr., Gabri Hamilton J.r, David Thomas, Joshua Harris, Jarvis Nevins, Sadique Hurst, Michael Pastor Jr., Mario Janson, Sarah Perrin, Kobe Konija, Levi Tovarmendoza, Rodrigo Luong, Tommy Montoya, Brandon Palmatoscano, Alexis Rodriguezrivas, John 2.b.3. United States Naval Academy 05Mar20-31Aug22 Additional units approved for participation: Navy Academy Preparatory School - 66128 USNA Band - 64377 Enlisted Aide Annapolis - 46155 USNA Northeast Region Det - Admissions - 39761 USNA Midwest Region Det - Admissions - 39762 USNA Los Angeles Det - Admissions - 39763 USNA Southwest Region Det - Admissions - 49741 USNA South Central Region Det - Admissions - 49742 2.b.4. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany 24Nov20-24May22 2.b.5. Exercise Support Division, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command 01Oct20-30Sep21 2.b.6. Marine Corps Recruiting Command 01Oct20-30Sep22 Additional units approved for participation: 1st Marine Corps District 4th Marine Corps District 6th Marine corps District 8th Marine Corps District 9th Marine Corps District 12th Marine Corps District BUMED-25 Note: U.S. military and DoD civilian personnel are eligible for the MUCs listed in paragraphs 2.b.1. through 2.b.6. provided they were physically present and participated in the action(s) for which the unit was cited, and during the award period were permanently assigned to the decorated unit or participating unit. Personnel temporarily assigned or attached to the decorated unit, or one of the approved participating units, for 30 days or more (or the entire period covered by the award if less than 30 days) are also eligible. 2.c. Unit Certificate of Commendation 2.c.1. Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point 01Feb21-01Feb23 Note: This award is applicable to all personnel assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (MCC-022). 3. Army Meritorious Unit Commendation 3.a. Detachment, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 302d Maneuver Enhancement Brigade 29Nov21-30Sep22 3.b. Marine Corps Det (Georgian Liaison Team) 25Jun14-31Dec14 4. Army Superior Unit Award 4.a. Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (W6DZAA) 01Mar20-31Jan21 5. Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award 5.a. 89th Attack Squadron (USAF) 01Jun20-31May22 Additional personnel approved for participation: Maj Olson, Matthew J. Capt Connelly, James S. Capt Dennis, Cody S. GySgt Gallemit, Daniel J. Sgt Bistran, Aaron J. 5.b. 41st Electronic Combat Squadron 01Jun22-31May23 Additional personnel approved for participation: Maj Leone III, John J. 6. Air Force Meritorious Unit Award 6.a. 89th Attack Squadron (USAF) 01Jun21-31May23 Additional personnel approved for participation: Maj Connelly, James S. Maj Olson, Matthew J. Capt Dennis, Cody S. Capt Kingston, Taylor G. GySgt Gallemitt, Daniel J. SSgt Bistran, Aaron J. 6.b. 20th Intelligence Squadron (USAF) 01Jun22-31May23 6.c. 50th Attack Squadron (USAF) 01Jun21-31May23 7. Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation The Stateless Vessel Interdiction, Escort, and Off-Load Team 20Aug23-10Sep23 8. Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation 08Aug22-19Sep22 8.a. USCGC Oliver Henry (WLB 1140) Personnel approved for participation: LCpl Mabrie, Jordan M. 9. Coast Guard Special Operation Service Ribbon 16Jan23-27Feb23 9.a. USCGC William Hart (WPC 1134) Operation Blue Pacific Personnel approved for participation: Cpl HernandezAleman, Eric A. LCpl Zahirniak, Cailah 10. Battle Efficiency Awards Navy "E" Ribbon 01Jan22-31Dec22 10.a. The Navy Battle "E" Ribbon is awarded to the following Active and Reserve Navy units: CSG 1: USS Lake Champlain CSG 3: USS Mobile Bay CSD 15: USS Benfold CDS 21: USS Spruance CPR 1: USS Portland CPR 3: USS San Diego CPR 11: USS America MCMRON 7: USS Patriot LCSRON 1: USS Mobile Gold LCSRON 1: USS Oakland Blue SURFDEVRON 1: USS Zumwalt CDS 22: USS Porter CDS 26: USS Nitze CDS 28: USS Cole CDS 60: USS Paul Ignatius CPR 4: USS Wasp CPR 6: USS Arlington CPR 8: USS Carter Hall CNSS 5: USS Chinook CNSS 5: USS Sentry CNSS 14: USS The Sullivans CNSS 14: USS Mason MINEDIV 22: USS Wichita SURFDIV 21: USS Sioux City (Blue) SURFDIV 21: USS Milwaukee Note: Pursuant to Ref B, Marine Corps personnel assigned on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders as part of the ship's Marine detachment or other billet that is part of "ship's company" are eligible on the same basis as Navy personnel. Battle Effectiveness awards are for ships crew only. Embarked staffs are not eligible. 11. National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation (NIMUC) 11.a. Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) 30Jan21-16Oct21 Additional personnel eligible for participation: SSgt Crowson, Justin L. Cpl Scalise, Ashlee Sgt Panameno, Priscilla Cpl Torres, Cody W. Sgt Swanson, Matthew L. Note: The Director of National Intelligence awards the NIMUC to designated units, and is worn by members of that unit who participated in the cited action. The team list is verified by name, and only those on the approved team list are eligible for the award. 11.b. United States Defense Attache Office Kyiv, Ukraine 01Mar21-30Apr21 12. The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency awards the Meritorious Unit Citation to: 12.a. NGA Space Cadre 01Dec19-30Apr21 Additional personnel eligible for participation: GySgt Stevenson, Kythan R. 12.b. China-Taiwan Tensions Team 01Jul22-31Aug22 Additional personnel eligible for participation: GySgt Sam Niego, Samuel A. SSgt Butler, Wesley S. SSgt Noriega, William A. SSgt Charite, Cedrick J. Sgt Bowers, Christopher M. Sgt Weaver, Chance B. Cpl Vourganas, Peter A. 13. Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) 13.a. The Joint Chiefs of Staff approved the HSM for U.S. Service members and Reserve Components (to include the National Guard), who were physically present and provided direct humanitarian assistance to the relief efforts during: 13.a.1. The earthquake disaster in Turkey during the period of 06 February 2023 and 10 March 2023. The area of eligibility for the award includes the following provinces within the country of Turkey: Gaziantep Kahramanmaras Sanliurfa Diyarbakir Adana Adiyaman Osmaniye Hatay Kilis Malatya 13.a.2. The Pakistan Flood Relief during the period of 01 September 2022 to 16 September 2022. 13.a.2.a. The area of eligibility for the award is the country of Pakistan and extending 12 nautical miles to sea per the international maritime sea boundary. The period of eligibility for the award is from 01 September 2022 through 16 September 2022. Note: Personnel who were not directly participating in the humanitarian efforts in paragraphs 13.a.1 to 13.a.2. remain eligible for personnel military decorations for support rendered to the overall success of the operations. Commanders in the grade of O-6 and above who verify eligibility are responsible for ensuring personnel record centers of participating Service members are informed for appropriate record update. 14. Update to MARADMIN 637/22: 14.a. Pursuant to Ref F, award of the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal (IRCM) is hereby reinstated for award to Service members serving in Iraq who meet IRCM eligibility criteria in paragraph 4.9 of DoDM 1348.33, Volume 2, Manual of Military Decoration and Awards: DoD Service Awards - Campaign, Expeditionary, and Service Medals, for the period of 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2024. Members awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-EM) for IRCM qualifying service in Iraq between 01 January 2023 through 24 August 2023 remain qualified for the GWOT-EM. However, such members, upon application to their respective Military Department, may elect to be awarded the IRCM in lieu of that GWOT-EM. Such an election is irrevocable. No Service member may be awarded both the GWOT-EM and IRCM for the same act, achievement, or period of service. 15. This MARADMIN is applicable to the total force. 16. Ref A is no longer distributed. Instead, Ref A is updated quarterly and maintained on the internet at www.manpower.usmc.mil/wordpress/ under the MMPB-3 site. 17. Release authorized by BGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director, Manpower Management Division.