The United States of America: Navy/Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon

Ribbon: Yellow with a narrow red, white and blue central stripe, one blue edge and one red one.

Instituted: 17 February 1969.

Awarded: To members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (when operating under the control of the Navy) in the grade of captain (or colonel in the Marine Corps) and below who have actively participated in ground or surface combat.

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