Awards

ALNAV 023/26 – IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MEXICAN BORDER DEFENSE MEDAL

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BLUF – This ALNAV establishes the new Mexican Border Defense Medal (MBDM) to recognize Navy and Marine Corps personnel who support U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations along the U.S.-Mexico border, with eligibility beginning on January 20, 2025. Service members must serve at least 30 cumulative or consecutive days in the designated border area, and those who previously received the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) for qualifying border support after January 20, 2025, may request the MBDM instead, but cannot receive both awards for the same service. The medal may only be awarded once, has no authorized devices, and is worn immediately after the Korea Defense Service Medal in award precedence.

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Exceptional military health professionals, facilities earn coveted awards

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https://www.dvidshub.net/news/566416/exceptional-military-health-professionals-facilities-earn-coveted-awards?sub_id=307380

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Excellence in military medicine: ‘Your work saves lives and personifies readiness’

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https://www.health.mil/News/Articles/2026/05/14/Excellence-in-military-medicine-Your-work-saves-lives-and-personifies-readiness

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U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa Commander Receives 2026 Federal Healthcare Executive Award

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https://www.dvidshub.net/news/565105/us-naval-hospital-okinawa-commander-receives-2026-federal-healthcare-executive-award

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Ford Carrier Strike Group awarded rare Presidential Unit Citation for Iran War

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https://taskandpurpose.com/news/ford-carrier-group-presidential-unit-citation

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NMCSD Director Honored with 2026 AHA Federal Health Care Executive Award for Excellence

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https://www.dvidshub.net/news/564709/nmcsd-director-honored-with-2026-aha-federal-health-care-executive-award-excellence

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Recognizing excellence: 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium awards nominations close April 24

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https://www.health.mil/News/Dvids-Articles/2026/04/13/news562607

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This Week in DOW: Border Defense Medal; Warrior Dividend; Reforming Chaplain Corps

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https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4365527/this-week-in-dow-border-defense-medal-warrior-dividend-reforming-chaplain-corps/

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2026 MHS Award for Advancement in Military Medicine – Call for Nominations

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​• Award for active and reserve components all branches

• Two categories Junior (O3-O4) & Senior (O5-O6)

• Award presentation at MHS Conference May 11-14 Minneapolis MN​

• Submission due date: December 31, 2025

• Submission via email to CDR Craig Thomas, ​Policy & Practice Officer (contact in the global)

2026 MHS Award for Advancement in Military Medicine Nomination formDownload
2026 MHS Award CO Endorsement TemplateDownload
2026 MHS MAIMM Nomination PacketDownload

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Troops deployed to the US-Mexico border will get a new medal

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https://taskandpurpose.com/news/us-mexico-border-defense-medal/

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