Awards and decorations of the United States government are civilian awards of the U.S. federal government which are typically issued for sustained meritorious service, in a civilian capactiy, while serving in the U.S. federal government. Certain U.S. government awards may also be issued to military personnel of the United States armed forces and be worn in conjunction with awards and decorations of the United States military. Civilian decorations of the United States are civil decorations of the United States of America which are bestowed by various agencies of the United States government for acts of accomplishment benefiting the government as a whole. ... // Legislative branch Article I of the Constitution grants all legislative powers of the federal government to the Congress, which is divided into two chambers, a Senate and a House of Representatives. ... The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ... Awards and decorations of the United States military are military decorations which recognize a service members service and personal accomplishments while a member of the United States armed forces. ...

The following is a selection of civilian awards which are presently issued by the U.S. government.

Executive Branch

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Presidential Citizens Medal

• Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor

Under the doctrine of the separation of powers, the executive is the branch of a government charged with implementing, or executing, the law. ... Presidential Freedom Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The Presidential Medal of Freedom The Presidential Medal of Freedom is one of the two highest civilian awards in the United States, considered the equivalent of the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor. ... Presidential Citizens Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The Presidential Citizens Medal is the second highest civilian award in the United States awarded by the President of the United States, second only to the Presidential Medal of Freedom. ... U.S. Public Safety Valor Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Civilian decorations of the United States Categories: United States government images ... The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor is the highest decoration for bravery performed by public safety officers in the United States, equivalent to the militarys Medal of Honor. ...

Legislative Branch

• Congressional Gold Medal of Honor

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NASA

• Congressional Space Medal of Honor

• NASA Distinguished Service Medal

• NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal

• NASA Space Flight Medal

• Distinguished Public Service Medal
• Outstanding Service Medal
• Outstanding Leadership Medal
• Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal
• Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal
• Exceptional Bravery Medal
• Exceptional Service Medal
• Exceptional Achievement Medal
• Public Service Medal
• Equal Employment Opportunity Medal
• Exceptional Administrative Achievement Medal
• Exceptional Technological Achievement Medal

NASA Logo Listen to this article · (info) This audio file was created from the revision dated 2005-09-01, and does not reflect subsequent edits to the article. ... Congressional Space Medal Honor Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Congressional Space Medal of Honor The Congressional Space Medal of Honor was authorized by the United States Congress in 1969 to recognize any astronaut who in the performance of his duties has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious efforts and contributions to the welfare of the Nation and mankind. ... NASA Distinguished Service Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The NASA Distinguished Service Medal is the second highest award which may be bestowed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, ranking immediately below the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. ... NASA Exceptional Service Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal is an award of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration that was established in the year 1991. ... NASA Space Flight Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The NASA Space Flight Medal is a decoration of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration which is awarded to any astronaut who performs a significant achievement or meritorious deed while engaged in a United States space mission. ...

Central Intelligence Agency

• Distinguished Intelligence Cross

• Distinguished Intelligence Medal

• Distinguished Career Intelliigence Medal

• Career Commendation Medal

• Career Intelligence Medal

• Exceptional Service Medal

• Intelligence Commendation

• Intelligence Star

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an American intelligence agency, responsible for obtaining and analyzing information about foreign governments, corporations, and individuals, and reporting such information to the various branches of the U.S. Government. ... CIA Intelligence Cross Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Civilian decorations of the United States Categories: United States government images ...

National Intelligence Agency

• National Security Medal

• National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal

• National Intelligence Achievement Medal

The National Intelligence Agency is a sub-organization of the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States of America which has been in existence since 1947. ... National Security Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... National Security Medal The National Security Medal is a decoration of the United States of America which was first created in 1947 by order of the United States National Security Council. ... National Intelligence DSM Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal is a decoration of the National Intelligence Agency of the United States of America which has been in existence since the 1960s. ... U.S. Intelligence Achievement Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... NIA Medal The National Intelligence Achievement Medal is a decoration of the National Intelligence Agency of the United States which has been in existence since the 1970s. ...

Department of Transportation

• Department of Transportation Distinguished Service Medal

• Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Achievement Medal

• Guardian Medal

• 9-11 Medal

• 9-11 Ribbon

Established October 15, 1966 Activated April 1, 1967 Secretary Norman Mineta Deputy Secretary Maria Cino Budget $58 billion (2004 estimate) Employees 58,622 (2004 estimate) The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is a Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with transport. ... DOT DSM Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The Department of Transportation Distinguished Service Medal is the highest non-combat military decoration which may be bestowed to members of the U.S. Coast Guard. ... DOT Outstanding Achievement Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... DOT Guardian Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Generic red, white and blue ribbon for US medals. ... The 9-11 Medal is a special decoration of the Department of Transportation which was first created in 2002. ... 9-11 Ribbon Version 2 This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The 9-11 Ribbon is a military decoration of the Department of Transportation that was issued to both civilians and military personnel who, through service with the United States Department of Transportation, contributed to the recovery of the September 11, 2001 attacks against the United States of America. ...

Department of Health and Human Services

• Surgeon General's Medal

• Public Health Service Achievement Medal

The United States Department of Health and Human Services, often abbreviated HHS, is a Cabinet department of the United States government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. ... Surgeon Generals Medal (Ribbon) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The Surgeon General’s Medal is the highest award of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. ... Public Health Service Achievement Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Public Health Service Achievement Medal The Public Health Service Achievement Medal is a decoration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services which is issued to those personnel who display meritorious achievement and excellence in accomplishing the mission of the Department of Health and Human Services. ...

National Security Agency

• National Security Agency Service Medal

NSA seal The National Security Agency / Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) is the largest United States government intelligence agency. ... NSA Service Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Civilian decorations of the United States Categories: United States government images ...

Federal Emergency Management Agency

• FEMA Distinguished Service Medal

New FEMA seal The Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA is an agency of the United States government dedicated to swift response in the event of disasters, both natural and man-made. ... U.S. FEMA DSM Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Distinguished Service Medal (USA) Civilian decorations of the United States Categories: United States government images ...

Department of Defense

• Defense Medal of Valor

• Defense Civilian Service Medal

• Defense Public Service Medal

The United States Department of Defense, abbreviated DoD or DOD and sometimes called the Defense Department, is a civilian Cabinet organization of the United States government. ... Defense Valor Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Civilian decorations of the United States Categories: United States government images ... U.S. Defense Civilian Service Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Civilian decorations of the United States Categories: United States government images ... Defense Public Service Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Civilian decorations of the United States Categories: United States government images ...

Department of the Army

• Army Civilian Service Medal

• Army Commander's Award for Public Service

• Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service

The following are the Department of the Army Public Service Awards for Private Citizens, listed in order of importance and precedence. ... Army Civilian Service Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Civilian decorations of the United States Categories: United States government images ... Army Public Service Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Civilian decorations of the United States Categories: United States government images ... The Commanders Award for Public Service is the fourth highest honor the United States Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian, ranking directly below the Outstanding Civilian Service Award. ... U.S. Army Civilian Service Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Civilian decorations of the United States Categories: United States government images ...

Department of the Air Force

• Civilian Medal of Valor

• Air Force Distinguished Civil Service Medal

• Civilian Aerial Achievement Medal

• Exemplary Civilian Service Award

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Department of the Navy

• Navy Civilian Valor Medal

• Distinguished Civilian Service Medal

• Superior Civilian Service Medal

• Meritorious Civilian Service Medal

Seal The United States Department of the Navy was established by an Act of Congress on April 30, 1798, to provide administrative and technical support, and civilian leadership to the United States Navy. ... Navy Civilian Valor Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Civilian decorations of the United States Categories: United States government images ... US Navy Civilian Service Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Distinguished Service Medal (USA) Civilian decorations of the United States Categories: United States government images ... Navy Superior Civilian Service Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Civilian decorations of the United States Categories: United States government images ... Navy Meritorious Civilian Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Civilian decorations of the United States Categories: United States government images ...

Defense Threat Reduction Agency

• DTRA Distinguished Service Medal

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is an office of the United States Department of Defense whose primary function is to analyze potential threats to the United States of America, both homeland and abroad, and provide contingency plans for all such scenarios. ... U.S. DTRA Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Distinguished Service Medal (USA) Civilian decorations of the United States Categories: United States government images ...

Defense Commissary Agency

• DCA Distinguished Service Medal

The Defense Commissary Agency is an agency of the Federal government of the United States which is under the authority of the Department of Defense. ... U.S. Defense Commissary Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Distinguished Service Medal (USA) Civilian decorations of the United States Categories: United States government images ...

Department of Justice

• Justice Department Distinguished Service Medal

• Commendable Service Medal

• Justice Meritorious Service Medal

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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

• ATF Distinguished Service Medal

• ATF Gold Star Medal

• ATF Medal of Valor