The United States of America: Navy/Marine Corps Medal

Ribbon: Equal stripes of blue, yellow and red.

Instituted: 7 August 1942.

Awarded: To service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy.

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