Joint Service Achievement Medal

The Joint Service Achievement Medal was established by the Secretary of Defense on August 3, 1983. It is awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense for either outstanding achievement or meritorious service and takes precedence before the Achievement Medals of the Military Services. It may not be awarded for any act or period of service which an Achievement Medal of a military service is awarded, and it should not be awarded for retirement.

To be eligible for this award, the individual must be a member of the Armed Forces of the United States below the grade of 0-6, and assigned to a qualifying organization such as The Defense Agencies, Headquarters of Unified Commands, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The required service or achievement, while of a lesser degree than that required for award of the Joint Service Commendation Medal, must have been accomplished within distinction.

Ribbon Device Attachments:

1. Oak Leaf Cluster for each additional award

This Joint Service Achievement Medal is the same medal available to the government. MilitaryVetsPX.com carries this medal as a service to it's recipients who may need a replacement medal or an additional medal for display or framing.