AWARDS UPDATE
Date Signed: 6/6/2025 | MARADMINS Number: 264/25
MARADMINS : 264/25

061820Z JUN 25
MARADMIN 264/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/AWARDS UPDATE//
REF/A/MSGID:  DOC/CMC MMPB-3/01MAR2022//
REF/B/MSGID:  DOC/DOD/09APR21//
REF/C/MSGID:  DOC/DOD/19SEP23//
REF/D/MSGID:  DOC/DOD/07MAY21//
REF/E/MSGID:  DOC/SECNAV/19AUG19//
NAR/REF A IS NAVMC 2922, MARINE CORPS UNIT AWARDS MANUAL,
REF B IS DODI 1348.33, DOD MILITARY DECORATIONS AND AWARDS PROGRAM,
CHANGE 6.  REF C IS DODM 1348.33-V4, CHANGE 6.  REF D IS DODM
1348.33-V2, CHANGE 4. REF E IS SECNAV M-1650.1, NAVY AND MARINE
CORPS AWARDS MANUAL.//
POC/Z. J. KELLY/CIV/HQMC MMPB-30/-/TEL:703-784-9206/
EMAIL:  ZENON.J.KELLY.CIV@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The purpose of this MARADMIN is to provide an
update of awards since the last update, MARADMIN 078/25.
2.  The following unit awards are authorized and will be
incorporated in Ref A.                               
2.a.  Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA)
2.a.1.  Headquarters, Joint Special Operations 
Command                                              01Jan21-31Dec24
Additional participating unit(s):
Headquarters, Support Unit, Joint Special Operations Command;
Joint Special Operations Command Intelligence Brigade, 1st Joint
Special Operations Air Component
Joint Interagency Task Force-National Capital Region
Joint Cyber Operations Group, Joint Communications Unit
Joint Medical Unit, Special Operations Logistics Support Element
Special Operations Aerial Delivery Unit
2.a.2.  Headquarters, Combined Joint Special Operations
Task Force-10                                        17Oct22-30Apr24
2.a.3.  Headquarters, United States Africa Command   24May23-15Sep24
2.a.4.  Headquarters, United States Transportation 
Command                                              16Oct21-01Oct24 
Additional participating unit(s):
Joint Transportation Reserve Unit
Joint Enabling Capabilities Command
Note:  Per Ref B, Service units and individuals assigned to Service
units in support of these organizations are not eligible for the 
JMUAs listed.  Only those personnel of the Armed Forces of the 
United States who were present at the time and directly participated
in the service or achievement for 30 days or more or for the period
cited if less than 30 days, are authorized to wear the JMUA ribbon.
Personnel must be assigned and/or attached by official orders to the
joint unit or task force headquarters receiving the JMUA.  Local
commanders may waive on an individual basis, the 30-day minimum time
requirement for individuals (Reserve personnel on active duty and
TDY and/or TAD personnel), who, in the opinion of the commander
contributed directly to the achievement cited, and were assigned on
official orders to the awarded unit during the approved timeframe.
2.b.  Navy Unit Commendation (NUC)
2.b.1  Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron One   01Mar22-15Jan24
Note:  U.S. military and DoD civilian personnel are eligible for the
NUCs listed in paragraph 2.b.1. provided they were physically 
present and participated in the action(s) for which the unit was 
cited, and during the award period were permanently assigned to the
decorated unit or participating unit. Personnel temporarily assigned
or attached to the decorated unit, or one of the approved 
participating units, for 30 days or more (or the entire period 
covered by the award if less than 30 days) are also eligible.
2.c  Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC)
2.c.1.  Naval Support Facility Thurmont              01Jan23-31Dec23
Additional participating unit:
Marine Security Company (54900) 
2.c.2.  Second Reconnaissance Battalion              01Jun21-30Jun23
2.c.3.  Headquarters Marine Corps Forces, Korea      01Apr22-01Sep23 
Note:  U.S. military and DoD civilian personnel are eligible for the
MUCs listed in paragraphs 2.c.1. through 2.c.3 provided they were 
physically present and participated in the action(s) for which the 
unit was cited, and during the award period were permanently 
assigned to the decorated unit or participating unit. Personnel 
temporarily assigned or attached to the decorated unit, or one of 
the approved participating units, for 30 days or more (or the entire
period covered by the award if less than 30 days) are also eligible.  
3.  Combat Action Ribbon (CAR)
3.a.  USS GARY (FFG 51)                              18Apr88-18Apr88
Note:  All Navy and Marine Corps personnel who were aboard the USS 
GARY (FFG 51) that day (18Apr88) are authorized the CAR.
4.  Navy Expeditionary Medal (NEM) for Operation UNIFIED TAKEDOWN in
the U.S. Fifth Fleet area of operations              01Oct21-30Apr23 
Additional participating unit:
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)                 01Aug23-30Nov23
Note:  IAW SECNAV M-1650.1, in cases where Marines assigned to Navy 
units are authorized the Navy Expeditionary Medal (NEM) the Marines 
will wear the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal in lieu of the NEM. 
5.  National Intelligence Meritorious Unit 
Citation (NIMUC)                                     01Jul22-31Jan23
5.a.  Additional personnel authorized:
Col Savatt, Russell
LtCol Carnice, Hans
LtCol Wilson, Lonnie
LtCol Wilson, Scott
MSgt Ridley, Todd
Note: The Director of National Intelligence awards the NIMUC to 
designated units, and is worn by members of that unit who 
participated in the cited action.  The team list is verified by
name, and only those on the approved team list are eligible for the 
award.
6. Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)               
6.a.  Hurricane Helene                               29Sep24-20Dec24
6.b.  Hurricane Milton                               09Oct24-20Dec24
Note:  The HSM is approved for U.S. Service members and Reserve 
Components (to include the National Guard), who were physically
present and provided direct humanitarian assistance to the people of
Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and
Virginia caused by Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton. Only one 
award is authorized for participation in humanitarian effort during
the period of 29 September 2024 through 20 December 2024. 
7.  North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Vigilance Medal
Note:  NATO Vigilance Medal is hereby authorized for acceptance and 
wear by U.S. Service members in accordance with Section 7342
of Title 5, United States Code; Directive 1005.13 and policy
contained in DoD Instruction 1348.33.
8. Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and Service Medal
(GWOT-EM) and (GWOT-SM) for U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM)
Counterterrorism Execute Order (CT ExOrd)                06Sep12-TBD              
Note:  GWOT-EM and GWOT-SM are authorized for qualifying Service 
members per the USAFRICOM CT ExOrd.   
9.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Total Force.
10.  Ref A is no longer distributed.  Instead, Ref A is updated
quarterly and maintained on the internet at www.manpower.
marines.mil under the MMPB-3 site.
11.  Release authorized by MajGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director,
Manpower Management Division.//