Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal
The Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal is a military decoration of the Department of Homeland Security, which is presented to United States Armed Forces service members for exceptionally meritorious service. The current version of the medal was established in February 2003, retroactive to March 1, 2002.
| Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Distinguished service medal |
| Awarded for | Exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility |
| Presented by | United States Department of Homeland Security |
| Eligibility | United States Armed Forces service members |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 28 February 2003 (retroactive to 1 March 2002) |
| First awarded | 2006 |
Service ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Army: Distinguished Service Cross Naval Service: Navy Cross Air and Space Forces: Air Force Cross Coast Guard: Coast Guard Cross |
| Equivalent | Department of Defense: Defense Distinguished Service Medal |
| Next (lower) | Army: Distinguished Service Medal (Army) Naval Service: Navy Distinguished Service Medal Air and Space Forces: Distinguished Service Medal (Air and Space Forces) Coast Guard: Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal |
It is equivalent to the United States Department of Defense's Defense Distinguished Service Medal.
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