The Coast Guard Achievement Medal award is presented to the person who has provided meritorious service and notable achievements within the United States Coast Guard. Junior officers who have acts of bravery are eligible. The CGAM is gold and circular with an engraving of the Coast Guard Seal.
Coast Guard Achievement Medal
$12.00 – $16.00
- Type:
Military Decoration
- Awarded for:
Outstanding achievement or meritorious service in a non-combat capacity while performing duties in a responsible and highly professional manner.
- Presented by:
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security or a high-ranking Coast Guard officer
- Eligibility:
Any member of the United States Coast Guard, including members of the Reserve Components, who meets the eligibility criteria.
- Status:
Currently awarded
- Established:
1967
- First awarded:
1967