Authorization: SECNAV Notice 1650 of 17 July 1967. Authorized on July 19, 1965 and awarded to all service members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, between July 4, 1965 and March 28, 1973, served in Vietnam and the contiguous waters, and airspace, in Thailand, Laos or Cambodia or airspace in direct support of military operations in Vietnam. To justify this award, the unit must have performed service as a unit of a character comparable to that which would merit the award of the Silver Star Medal or a Legion of Merit to an individual. MARINES THAT WERE AWARDED THE ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL FOR PARTICIPATING IN OPERATION FREQUENT WIND FROM 29-30 APRIL 1975 ARE NOW ENTITLED TO EXCHANGE IT FOR THE VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL PER SECTION 542 IN PUBLIC LAW 107-314. Salinas resident Johnnie Johnson, 66, was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal that recognizes his time in the region, specifically during his time on the USS Coral Sea during Operation Frequent Wind in the 1975 evacuation of Saigon as a member of the United States Navy. Click most pictures to enlarge. Operation Frequent Wind On March 10, 1975, Communist forces attacked and routed South Vietnamese troops. NSA DANANG and SAIGON Surface Effect Craft (AGEH, LCAC, PCH, PGH, SES) 20 August 1982 to I August 1984. In fact, I had one of the people tell me, 'Cant you just buy it on the Internet?' Service members who earned the AFEM for operations in Southwest Asia The sorties from the US Embassy numbered 72. Notes pertinent to the display of certain medals and ribbons, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Searching for Your Personal Navy Unit Awards, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60s Device, Mobile Riverine Force Navy Unit Awards List, Sources for Purchasing Medals and Ribbons. Like theRepublic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation, Cross of Gallantry Medal Color, with Palm,it was awarded to individual units during the war, but then towards the end of the war both unit citations were awarded to ALL in-country veterans. Only one appurtenance will be worn on each badge. Operation Frequent Wind was the final phase in the evacuation of American civilians and "at-risk" Vietnamese from Saigon, South Vietnam prior to the takeover of the city by the North Vietnamese Army It was carried out on 29-30 April 1975, during the last days of the Vietnam War. RG = Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal, Color, with Palm . A clarification in your letter may help because all of the unit awards were based on service with particular groups or units for certain time periods. Pull it out of the slot to see what you have been awarded. This is erroneous. 4) Type in the first 4 characters of your Ship/Unit The decoration is awarded to officers and men for service aboard merchant vessels flying the American flag in Vietnam waters between July 4, 1965 and August 15, 1973. In those instances, however, where a single unit received duplicate Vietnamese unit awards during the same period only one will be recorded in official military personnel and historical records. Click HERE for information regarding the new Commemorative Vietnam Combatant-Craft Crewman Insignia (VCCC). The AFEM will be awarded only for operations for which no other U.S. campaign medal is approved. 5) Select your Ship/Unit from the list. were the campaigns that we used to place service stars on our Vietnam Service Medal. Box 27, Tomball, TX 77375, (281) 255-2161 M -4 Z;jT(c uIkj6H p@`C Awarded for active participation in ground or air combat during specifically listed military operations. Awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (when the Coast Guard or units thereof operate under the control of the Navy) in the grade of captain/colonel and junior thereto, who have actively participated in ground or surface combat. '#vv{!wA}'|t5T]4}(n OhD.7# A$@GUwH6m:A;mn[tJ_[S;_VUZ$;!C"#DEds"F North Vietnamese invasion forces began their final attack on April 29, which triggered an evacuation of Americans and South Vietnamese civilians and military officials. Members qualified for the AFEM by reason of service between 01Jul1958 and 03Jul1965 (inclusive) in an area for which the Vietnam Service medal (VSM) was subsequently authorized shall remain qualified for that medal. With his revised DD-214 in hand, he was able to finally, formally join the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter, something he had tried to do years ago. However, no person shall be entitled to both awards for service in an area for which the VSM has been authorized. In 1992 a medal was affixed to the ribbon. When finished click FILE on your web browser toolbar and then click PRINT. 24 October 1983 - 2 November 1983. Eligibility Requirements Established After 1 Oct 84. a. The Vietnam Service Medal may be awarded posthumously. After 1 July 1958, the Joint Chiefs of Staff will designate U.S. military operations that qualify for the AFEM, and they will specify the degree of participation in designated operations warranting award of the medal. (Evacuation operations, Saigon) 29 and 30 April 1975. This fixed-wing evacuation was determined impossible when hostile artillery and rocket fire closed the air base at Tan Son Nhut. `*^&"^n Dx"~ JMYGO4le,Wx0|Wz rY~:36fMCE-uXReov7zCIYiG At the beginning of 1975 the Khmer Republic, a United States-supported military government, controlled only the Phnom Penh area and a string of towns along the Mekong River that provided the crucial supply route for food and munitions coming upriver from South Vietnam. When the last helicopter touched down on the deck of the USS Okinawa at 0825 on the morning of 30 April, the U.S. Marine Corps' involvement . Authorization: ALNAV 224 of 18 December 1944. Wed make the pilots ditch the helos. Commissioned 15 April 1944. Personnel assigned to areas subjected to sustained mortar, missile, and artillery attacks who actively participate in retaliatory or offensive actions are eligible. Subsequent awards will be indicated by the use of a Gold Star on the ribbon: Southeast Asia (Vietnam) From 1 March 1961 to 15 August 1973. Note: (5) Named Campaigns are denoted by a 3/16 silver service star. NOTE: Prior to 1992, the Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal was a ribbon-only decoration. The Army bracket is larger because they wear their unit ribbons on the right breast. This effort consisted of: 444 USAF/USMC helicopter sorties; 204 TACAIR sorties; 24 AH-1J (Cobra) combat escort sorties; 8 AC-130 gunship sorties; 5 EC-130 (ABCCC) sorties; 44 KC-135 tanker sorties; and 2 HC-130 search and rescue support sorties. Click on the units you served with to see eligibility for U.S. issued unit action awards You will have to purchase those ribbons and medals yourself. The NDSM may be awarded for both active and reserve service as defined below. Normal performance of duty or in a large number of combat missions does not in itself justify the award. National Capitol Historic Sales, P.O. The carrier was destined for the Pacific Fleet. Saunder, P.O. X. Separately, all USMC and selected land-based USN personnel who participated in Operation Frequent Wind are additionally authorized the Vietnam Civil Actions Medal. Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right Top Row - Joint Meritorious Unit Award - Navy Unit Commendation - Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (2) . I was awarded the VSM as well. ;":Nk 8>N-V\}Uw:OWRMzkZzzK'[X>MJ'k Logistic Support Craft (LCU, LCM, YFU) Fall of Saigon memories vivid on 40th anniversary. OPERATION FREQUENT WIND, 29-30 APRIL 1975, WILL BE REFLECTED AS THE 18TH CAMPAIGN UNDER THE VIETNAM CAMPAIGN. (3) Participate as a crewmember in one or more aerial flights into airspace above Vietnam and contiguous waters directly supporting military operations. This award may also be conferred upon units of Armed Forces of friendly foreign nations serving with the Armed Forces of the United States for outstanding performance in action, provided that such units shall meet the standards established for the Armed Forces of the United States. (a). The vast majority of the documents in this series were created between 1965 and 1979. Click on unit logos above for eligibility. 7th Motor Transport Battalion "Roughrider" convoy from Da Nang to An Hoa. -Servicemembers who earned the AFEM for Operation FREQUENT WIND between 29 and 30 April 1975, may elect to receive the VSM instead of the AFEM. 9700 PAGE AVENUE Only one award per operation is authorized. 1988 (http://www.amervets.com) 16907 Brighton Avenue Gardena CA 90247 1-310-532-0634, Military Personnel Database http://www.amervets.com/library.htmMilitary and Vet Info-Exchange/Discussion Groups http://www.amervets.com/share.htmPublic Information Office http://www.13105320634.com, Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message, Operation Frequent Wind and Vietnam Service Medal, You do not have permission to delete messages in this group, It is not the stories of war which are its valour but that America or any, You have never once in over 22 years shown a respect and after the expiry, http://www.amervets.com/replacement/vn.htm#isr, http://www.grapple369.com/a-brief-history-of-us-sdas-military-service-v2.pdf, http://www.grapple369.com/images/Medical_%20Caduceus.png, http://www.grapple369.com/jubilee2000.html, http://www.grapple369.com/images/Medical_Caduceus.png. (b). ;b_[DDN\)0 a0vL-eIehD30 io3AA%)q NA The NDSM was established by EO 10448, 22 April 1953, as amended by EO 11265, 11 January 1966; EO 12776, 18 October 1991, as amended by EO 13293, 28 March 2003 and SECDEF Memorandum, dated 26 April 2002; and EO 13293, dated 28 March 2003. Subsequent awards will be indicated by the use of a Gold Star on the ribbon: (1). Those personnel who meet the criteria described above, and served with the following units, were established as being authorized the Small Craft Insignia: RIVFLOT ONE (RAS 9, 11, 13, 15) Awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the air space thereof, between 03Jul1965 and 28Mar1973 and 29Apr75 thru 30April75, serving in direct support of operations in Vietnam. everybodys screaming and the props hit and this prop went about six feet off the deck didnt hit anybody. Mike participated in the evacuation of Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Saigon, Vietnam. SECNAVINST 1650.1F, Dated 8 August 1991. Save to your location on your hard drive. (e). I go, 'Thats not the point. It may take 4-6 months for the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) personnel to respond to your request. Awarded in the name of the President of the United States to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and co-belligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy. Get the recipe! 112 0 obj <>stream For operations in which personnel of only one military Service participate, the medal will be awarded only if there is no other suitable award available to that Service. Campaign Stars are authorized for Ain-country personnel@ for periods as indicated below: 16605 Forest Green Terrace See THIS PAGE for a list of Navy Unit Awards, and links to citations that we have on hand. He also hopes his situation will bring attention to the factthat many other service members have encounteredsimilar difficultiesgetting the medals they've earned. It is a United States issued medal/ribbon. Operation JUST CAUSE (Panama). Personnel assigned to areas subjected to sustained mortar, missile, and artillery attacks actively participate in retaliatory or offensive actions are eligible. and were not on active duty before 1/28/73. Awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving at anytime between 03Jul1965 and 28Mar1973 in the area defined under the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for Vietnam. No Servicemember may be issued both medals for service in Vietnam. Members of this unit, who were assigned during either of these two periods, are eligible for only one award. To justify citation, the unit must have clearly rendered itself conspicuous by action of a character comparable to that which would merit the award of a Navy Cross to an individual. It is also possible for the veteran to apply at the same time for copies of medals and ribbons which are listed on his form DD214N. July 31, 1968 (Marine Corps Photo- Pfc. A full archive of past and present "River Currents" newsletters from your friends at MRFA. Theyve got all the flight crew lined up in the back like theyre going to stop these guys who had machine guns., We had a lot of TV stations on the ship we found out they were South Vietnamese fleeing the country, and then for the next, at least two days, maybe three, it was unbelievable. We merely provide this information for your convenience. Personnel in Riverine and coastal operations, assaults, patrols, sweeps, ambushes, convoys, amphibious landings, and similar activities who have participated in fire fights are eligible. 2) Vietnam Defense Campaign 8 March 24 December 1965 Servicemembers must be bona fide members of a unit participating in or be engaged in the direct support of the operation for 30 consecutive days in the area of operations (or for the full period when an operation is less than 30 days duration) or for 60 nonconsecutive days provided this support involved entering the area of operations or and meets one or more of the following criteria: (1) Be engaged in actual combat, or duty, which is equally as hazardous as combat duty, during the operation with armed opposition, regardless of time in the area. Operation FREQUENT WIND (Evacuation of Saigon), 29 and 30 April 1975 (Note: Other Operations do not pertain to the Vietnam Era) Vietnam Service Medal We hereby congratulate you on the receipt of your unit awards and other medals and ribbons you so richly deserve. Miller recalled the. endstream endobj startxref The Military Departments are responsible for determining individual. sCbE@DK%Dx `3C-vAl' wIG;KkUAP~P'j_ZZu$=./K%ZK A._%}~__.1_UZW]Wuk/UWZ?_TuBu j0A:,vbfVop(28`( c}f!WT'UA`(jIR5* Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) - AUTHORIZED OPERATIONS The table below lists designated U.S. military operations that have been approved for award of the AFEM. The performance of duty in carrying out a mission under the ordinary hazards of war, or participation in extended periods of combat duty, or in a large number of combat missions does not itself justify the award, which is designated to recognize specific acts of heroism on the part of the unit acting as a team. I had like five ribbons, and I go, Man, Ive only got one, hes got five. So I thought, I know I earned more I found this website, Navy.mil and you put in what unit you were in, what ship you were on it tells you, if you were on (the ship) these dates, they owe you these ribbons.' Eligible Units. It will be up to you to provide the evidence to the records center which will convince them you actually deserve the award. Please note, that the Department Defense determines who is entitled to receive a medal, and under what circumstances. Awarded by SECNAV, CNO or CMC to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps which has distinguished itself, under combat or non-combat conditions, by either valorous or meritorious achievement which renders the unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Navy Unit Commendation. v.0beq! Only one award per operation is authorized. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Additional sorties flown on the same day receive no further credit. Click on unit logos above for eligibility. *Vietnam Evacuation (Operation Frequent Wind) 29 to 30 April 1975: Decommissioned, 5 October 2002 Laid up at the Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility, Pearl Harbor Explore artwork by members, and read historical articles and books. Awarded to all personnel assigned or attached to the following units, during the period shown, are authorized to wear the ribbon bar, Gallantry Medal Color, with Palm and Gold Frame. 20 December 1989 - 31 January 1990. Did participants in Operation Frequent Wind qualify for As gunners mate, Miller was in charge of the ships armory and was mount captain on one of the ships 3-inch, 50-caliber cannons. <> Also, sometimes the devices to be attached to the ribbons or medals are thrown loosely into your package. When he left the Marines, his personnel file lacked proper documentation about where he had served. 104 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<49CD2B7C29C7524A8FCC1BE38599EB2A><2FA13E92B31F054A98CFBE5AB6B263FE>]/Index[97 16]/Info 96 0 R/Length 56/Prev 894540/Root 98 0 R/Size 113/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Graco Industries, P.O. After the war, Miller returned to the valley and eventually became postmaster for the cities of Thermal, Coachella, Indio and Palm Springs. 12 OClock High Inc., 265 N.E. The association does not endorse the goods or services provided by the suppliers listed below. All personnel who participated in Operation Frequent Wind (the evacuation of Saigon) are now automatically authorized the Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. Be sure you inspect the contents thoroughly before tossing your packing material. Become a member of MRFA! Authorization of the CARmust be approved either by the USMC or USN Awards Branches. After more than four years of trying to acquire the medals on his own through the U.S. Navy and the Department of Defense, Miller turned to Congressman Raul Ruizs office for help. (3) Accumulates required days service (consecutive or nonconsecutive) while participating as a regularly assigned air crewmember of an aircraft flying sorties into, out of, within, or over the area in direct support of the military operation. This award may also maybe conferred upon units of the other branches of the Armed Forces of the United States and of friendly foreign nations serving with the Armed Forces of the United States, provided that such units shall meet the standards established for Navy and Marine Corps units. Personnel in clandestine or special operations such as reconnaissance and SEAL teams are eligible when the risk of enemy fire was great and was expected to be encountered. REQUESTS ADDRESSED TO NPRC MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL INFORMATION: FULL NAME, SSN, SERVICE/SERIAL NUMBER, BRANCH OF SERVICE, DATE OF BIRTH, AND PERIOD OF SERVICE. Please sign the MRFA guestbook! The principal eligibility criterion is that the individual must have participated in a bona fide ground or surface combat fire fight or action during which he or she was under enemy fire AND his/her performance while under fire was satisfactory. 4. From 28 April 1965 to 21 September 1966. Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit (Civil Actions Medal, First Class Color, with Palm). Miller's biggest problem wasthat his DD-214 -- a document known as aCertificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty issued by the U.S. Department of Defense -- did not include his overseas service. This office can identify awards earned by Navy units. Wearing Small Craft Insignia. Another time, there was a helo on the deck and another was coming in and Im telling everybody, get down, get down! A second or third award of the NDSM is authorized for Soldiers who served in two or more of the four time periods listed in paragraph 211b. The RVN Gallantry Cross was awarded by the Vietnamese Government for valorous combat achievement in four degrees, as follows: (1) With Palm To a unit which is cited before the Armed Forces. Thanks for posting all of this information. xY7 ;c]N` Yv}h[-AbD0Ra ib#HF (2) Is wounded or injured and requires medical evacuation from the AOE while participating in the operation, regardless of time. To justify this award, the unit mush have performed service of a character comparable to that which would merit the award of the Bronze Star Medal, or achievement of like caliber in a non-combat situation, to an individual. Otherwise you will lose what you have typed in. Medals of America, 1929 Fairview Road, Fountain Inn, SC 29644, (864) 862-6425 or (800) 308-0849, Fax number (800) 407-8640 In general, the process is fairly straight forward, although sometimes lengthy. (3) Any Servicemember on active duty for the sole purpose of undergoing a physical examination. !I4H:g,-?;c$mXm_,3=|ZO9=:r 6bVNGp\ O'n7TS2HqCN3fu$dJJ~YoHQ! Explore gatherings, speakers and events. Armored Troop Carrier (ATC) 15 May 1975. (No ships qualified), Operation FREQUENT WIND. MILITARY PERSONNEL RECORDS The Small Craft Insignia shall be worn as authorized in NAVPERS 15665I. The Palm denotes a unit award. 2 Per reference (b) above, paragraph 14 (Page 2-20) of said reference states: (1). The Medal of Freedom for meritorious achievements or meritorious service to the United States on or after December 7, 1941, in the war against an enemy outside the continental limits of the United States. I seemed to have gotten myself very confused reading everything new regarding the new rules for Blue Water Veterans claim. The Vietnam Service Medalis a military awardof the United States Armed Forcesestablished on 8 July 1965 by order of President Lyndon B. Johnson. Harbor Defense Craft No individual will be eligible for both the AFEM and a campaign medal awarded during a single tour in the designated operation. b. 6) Tet Counteroffensive 30 January 1 April 1968 1l~ G0 Explore historical photos, gripping stories, poetry and song submitted by MRFA members. z_uA%)~z(\VTbO@Br0FsfiW ]~b"&0X(vQ?}g\-KQfpolU0TzLRrj#]6LPz^w%-J&g}Gg%FQN)F[VFSZP* NkKCp}S\g{v4*wC_,:ap-q^|c0X6cu$sN:=C@3IC@"9Zti9_3w-q&Mkk:! Naval Unit Commendation (NUC) Ribbon Synopsis: Awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps which has distinguished itself by outstanding heroism is action against the enemy, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Presidential Unit Citation; or to any such unit which has distinguished itself by extremely meritorious service not involving combat but in support of military operations, rendering the unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service. Unit awards, medals and ribbons, and information on applying for and obtaining your medals and ribbons. f!v/R _Ij_AvHnEA=PR0Vv=)=$DM^/_{P. Be sure to print at least (2) documents so you will have one for your file. The program featured the Fairfield Police Color Guard, Fairfield Mayor Ron D'Epifanio, and others. Also automatically authorized is the Humanitarian Service Medal. If you served at least 1 day in any period it warrants campaign. The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) is a military award of the United States military, which was first created in 1961 by Executive Order of President John Kennedy. Example Display Recognition:Actual Size: 8 1/2 x 11Displayed: Army.All Five Service Branches, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard,Marine and Navy are Applicable. The following three tables identify those awards that are campaign and expeditionary medals. FAIRFIELD, OH (FOX19) - Kenneth Ford of Fairfield served in the United States Marine Corps for 3 years in the 1970s, deployed to both Vietnam and Cambodia. Learn about the association, Board Members, Officers, and download a membership application form! NOTE: The following criteria were applicable to granting an Award for Valor: - Sustained superior performance while under threat of physical attack or harassment; or. Our goal is to provide you with as much information as possible on this process. She can be reached at Denise.Goolsby@DesertSun.com or on Twitter @DeniseGoolsby. Y|}'E=y\|*+S?7)|e~x,?|?~w_t[n?>}zgW7Ep,\)mR|;.wWgsSq]b}gDMmYEPVnx&:-SWV:{wO/lVxpg/Fz-l Mo{uE@~reiz'XGUVVvpDSR_)a:mk??+h{"Zvw>~goywd7|?._lwzuD]6kE0/|CWvUiu9y~(/c/u`ZV-^v-%GWn8+nw~`Xwt9?~ z:5}91/A%{.Q}Z?+)W_|c>k\=@MU5Hw-(;Ek^`}nJKA7V(RGvm/~rqq[?7rpW4jp,M(%6:0R_| 1 Considering the dates prescribed in the legislation, the following combat periods, which were approved under prior direction, are approved to consider awarding of the CAR: World War II 07 December 1941 through 14 April 1946, Korean War 27 June 1950 through 27 July 1954. 2) Click on Unit Awards in the tool menu Due to the delayed timing of the order, the capability for rapid response to such an order was imperative. N2c` 0"""""!aa8!d8"?KfLuYg,GbeuGF)$v\RLv2W"!!@f8``}BC!xH)v`aSA4GBH!"0L.A! However, this does not prevent award eligibility for subsequent ongoing operations if the associated campaign medal has been terminated. Common questions about the Combat Action Ribbon and who rates it: (a). 11) Vietnam Summer Fall 1969 9 June 31 October 1969 Operation Frequent Wind and Vietnam Service Medal All personnel who participated in Operation Frequent Wind (the evacuation of Saigon) are now automatically authorized the Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. Thank you for stopping by. Operation Frequent Wind concluded more than two decades of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. pH^w>3@7-_d^; u&g_$]8VLvX2G2lIvca. 1 0 obj All Rights Reserved. See more information below. Any such award shall be made in lieu of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal awarded the individual for participation in Operation Frequent Wind. Explore a glossary of terms, manuals, statistics, historical accounts and reports, maps and articles by MRFA members. Your loved ones and friends will appreciate your efforts in a new found way. a. Chief of Naval Operations Strike Assault Boats (STABS) An individual, whose eligibility has been established in combat in any of the following listed operations, is authorized the award of the Combat Action Ribbon. Engagement Stars. Good morning everyone. Personnel in clandestine or special operations such as reconnaissance and SEAL teams are eligible when the risk of enemy fire was great and was expected to be encountered. The ship was originally scheduled to return to San Diego after the early March 1975 evacuation, but plans were abruptly changed. Seperately, USMC and USN personnel who were hostily challenged by enemy or friendly forces during their efforts to rescue designated personnel during Operation Frequent Wind are authorized the Combat Action Ribbon. b?mP7B 0[Rx$nhN,D;Ne~, Upon submission of evidence to their commanding officer, personnel who earned the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) or Combat Medical Badge (CMB) while a member of the US Army may be authorized to wear the CAR. Please contact our Webmaster, Mike Harris (mekong152@99w.us) If you are aware of any Navy unit awards for Vietnam that are not included on the lists, contact Mike with the information. hD?tAOa;U9DkizpDmQxukt^ut_}'a}_t/^W];]/}-^%T] ]m*f ^AT|^q?_\_u?_~Iw!+o~5ZZK~~^ZAl.KUW]oa(N$6Q-Cavm-oK&h.$6L3`V2? 0l&+UL\^%wMm;s' ~i40`0_1h0}|&#D&A(tH0L`,W, `D@vBh00^DDB"QDabh1"""""""?h(T,@e03 b\4#@2 ;X d@3 l#0]< ah-\r!g9CiAp?{Mn/B"$#LpM-kxt6@:o_; d;D}Hs`~HMmtCad<6HC Ai:v' CM o6Ai,==4P7o6>,#L wt?}7fR0` L L2C@8A;M'.Nx5BgP&y SGzAiX0ZEIa4}?]E]6~_NK5^(a@GD1@6'> a=6H:Xa=]]uvhx0]{0oh4W_?jkNAc~ _wo _~P4n{?F^KKO#xoepW~[K5_uk]}6:[MuoJ)]kJZ|+ kv;vXKu+%\l$6PjI Meritorious Unit Citation (MUC) Ribbon Synopsis: Awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps which has distinguished itself, under combat or non-combat conditions, by either valorous or meritorious achievement which renders the unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Navy Unit Commendation. Be sure to include your full name, a mailing address, phone numbers, your service number and your social security number in your letter in the event it gets separated from your Form 180 and Form DD214. An award will not be made to a unit for actions of one or more of its component parts, unless such unit performed as a total team in a manner justifying the award. This means it is up to the veteran to now apply for the awards he may not have previously received. By the middle of May 1975, Guam harbored more than 50,000 Southeast Asian evacuees. We dont have lists of specific units for theRepublic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation, Civil Actions Medal, First Class Color, with Palm. No Servicemember may be issued both medals for service in Vietnam. The aircraft carrier USS HANCOCK CV-19, the third vessel of the United States Navy named in honor of the famed statesman, John Hancock, was launched on January 24, 1944, at the Bethlehem Steel Company in Quincy, MA. Join us for our 2017 reunion by making a reservation today! The Combat Action Ribbon will not be awarded to personnel for aerial combat since the Strike/Flight Air Medal provides recognition for aerial combat exposure; however, a pilot or crewmember forced to escape or evade after being forced down could be eligible for the award. I was present as a Marine attached to the USS Denver during Operation Frequent Wind during April and part of May in 1975. Forces Vietnam and all subordinate units. 7) Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase IV 2 April 30 June 1968 16) Consolidation II 1 December 1971 29 March 1972 Caption: Operation Frequent Wind, April 29, 1975 A Vietnamese Air Force HU-1 Huey Helicopter is deliberately ditched near USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19), as one of the ship's boats stands by to pick up. The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) (N86) authorized the Small Craft Insignia for junior officers and senior petty officers who had served as officer in charge (OIC) of Riverine or Coastal Craft, under combat conditions, in the Republic of Vietnam. Normal performance of duty or a large number of combat missions does not in itself justify the award. Although wear of multiple awards of this unit citation badge is not authorized, official military personnel and historical records will indicate all awards received. spent in confinement or while otherwise in restraint under enemy control. For each succeeding operation, conducted in a different theater of operations or against a different enemy or armed force, justifying a subsequent award, a bronze service star is worn on the suspension and service ribbon of the medal. { 'Ar n~AlZ'^Q9|04b!p`]C>$h6om&V >{M aADwJC4m8p'o/ The following amplifying remarks are furnished as guidance. endstream endobj 102 0 obj <>/Filter/CCITTFaxDecode/Height 3270/ImageMask false/Length 35905/Name/background_Page_32/Subtype/Image/Type/XObject/Width 2520>>stream