(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Joseph F. Dunford, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Fifth Marines, Regimental Combat Team-5, FIRST Marine Division, in the Global War on Terrorism. [Colonel Dunford is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.]
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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War on Terrorism
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Joseph F. Dunford, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Dunford reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Joseph F. Dunford, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Dunford reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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October 17, 2014 – September 24, 2015
SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to General Joseph F. Dunford, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commandant of the Marine Corps from 17 October 2014 to 24 September 2015. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dunford and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service and the United States Marine Corps.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Joseph F. Dunford, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Dunford reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.