Distinguished Warfare Medal - U.S. Department of Defense Award #2372934 (License: Personal Use)

The medal features a gold disc with a globe, eagle, and wreath on the obverse, symbolizing global reach and defense leadership; the reverse bears the inscription “DISTINGUISHED WARFARE” above a blank award bar and “DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE” below, encircled by laurel. It is suspended from a ribbon with light blue field, flanked by white and red stripes-colors representing vigilance, purity, and valor. Instituted in 2013, it recognizes extraordinary achievements in cyberspace, space, or information operations without direct combat exposure.

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