Department of Defense Distinguished Service Anodized Medal Special Operations the sword and key are

the sword and key are representative of support and leadership

research and care hospital is located at Fort Gordon

symbolize the control of military supplies by the Quartermaster Corps

The sailor is then authorized to add the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist designator (AW) after his or her rate

Department of Defense Distinguished Service Anodized Medal Special Operations the sword and key areDepartment of Defense Distinguished Service Anodized Medal Criteria: The Defense Distinguished Service Medal (DDSM) is presented to any member of the U. S. Armed Forces, while serving with the Department of Defense, who distinguishes themselves with exceptional performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. Created on July 9th, 1970 by President Richard Nixon's Executive Order 11545, the medals is typically