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CIA Medals

 Distinguished Intelligence Cross

Distinguished Intelligence Cross Ribbon

Distinguished Intelligence Cross

For a voluntary act or acts of extraordinary heroism involving the acceptance of existing dangers with conspicuous fortitude and exemplary courage.

 Distinguished Intelligence Medal

Distinguished Intelligence Medal Ribbon

Distinguished Intelligence Medal

For performance of outstanding services or for achievement of a distinctly exceptional nature in a duty or responsibility.

 Intelligence Star

Intelligence Star Ribbon

Intelligence Star

For a voluntary act or acts of courage performed under hazardous conditions or for outstanding achievements or services rendered with distinction under conditions of grave risk.

 Intelligence Medal of Merit

Intelligence Medal of Merit Ribbon

Intelligence Medal of Merit

For the performance of especially meritorious service or for an act or achievement conspicuously above normal duties.

 Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal

Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal Ribbon

Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal

For service reflecting a pattern of increasing levels of responsibility or increasingly strategic impact and with distinctly exceptional achievements.

 Career Intelligence Medal

Career Intelligence Medal Ribbon

Career Intelligence Medal

For a cumulative record of service which reflects exceptional achievement.

 Career Commendation Medal

Career Commendation Medal Ribbon

Career Commendation Medal

Awarded for exemplary service significantly above normal duties that had an important contribution to the Agency's mission.

 Intelligence Commendation Medal

Intelligence Commendation Medal Ribbon

Intelligence Commendation Medal

For the performance of especially commendable service or for an act or achievement significantly above normal duties which results in an important contribution to the mission of the Agency.

 Exceptional Service Medallion

Exceptional Service Medallion Ribbon

Exceptional Service Medallion

For injury or death resulting from service in an area of hazard.

 Gold Retirement Medalion

Gold Retirement Medallion

For a career of 35 years or more with the Agency.

 Silver Retirement Medalion

Silver Retirement Medallion

For a career of 25 years or more with the Agency.

 Bronze Retirement Medalion

Bronze Retirement Medallion

For a career of at least 15 but less than 25 years with the Agency.