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The Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM) is a senior American military decoration of the Department of Defense, awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility". The decoration is most often presented to senior officers in the flag and general officer grades. The medal is presented in the name of the Secretary of Defense and was established by President Gerald R. Ford on February 6, 1976 in . It is somewhat analogous to the Legion of Merit, albeit awarded for service in a "joint" duty capacity.

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  • The Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM) is a senior American military decoration of the Department of Defense, awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility". The decoration is most often presented to senior officers in the flag and general officer grades. The medal is presented in the name of the Secretary of Defense and was established by President Gerald R. Ford on February 6, 1976 in . It is somewhat analogous to the Legion of Merit, albeit awarded for service in a "joint" duty capacity.
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  • Currently awarded
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  • Defense Superior Service Medal
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  • Ribbon , obverse , reverse
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  • United States military personnel
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  • 1976-02-06(xsd:date)
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  • "Superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility"
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  • The Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM) is a senior American military decoration of the Department of Defense, awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility". The decoration is most often presented to senior officers in the flag and general officer grades. The medal is presented in the name of the Secretary of Defense and was established by President Gerald R. Ford on February 6, 1976 in . It is somewhat analogous to the Legion of Merit, albeit awarded for service in a "joint" duty capacity.
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