Meritorious Service Medal (United States)

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Meritorious Service Medal

The Meritorious Service Medal is a distinguished military honor given by the US armed forces .

This award has existed since January 16, 1969. It is now also given by the US armed forces to officers of allied armies in recognition of particularly good cooperation in the context of multinational operations and staffs under US leadership.

In the protocol-related ranking ( Order of Precedence ) it is under the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Medal .

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