Coast Guard Commendation Anodized Miniature Medal SBBP~230_MEX-SVC-ARMY-plate members must have served in

members must have served in Operation Desert Shield or Operation Desert Storm on regular duty and participated in either ground operations

comprising around 60% of its personnel

United States Navy E-4/5/6 Cryptologic Technician Rating Badge

or four loops sewn together all the way around

Army branch insignia badges differ from Army qualification badges

Coast Guard Commendation Anodized Miniature Medal SBBP~230_MEX-SVC-ARMY-plate members must have served inCoast Guard Commendation Anodized Miniature Medal Criteria: The Coast Guard Commendation Medals (CGCM) is a mid level award that is bestowed upon a member of the Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves through heroism or meritorious service while serving with the United States Coast Guard. The award was first created in 1947 and was originally issued only as a ribbon. The award is typically only issued to Enlisted personnel and Junior Officers.