Medals

Medals & Achievements

During Jeffrey Wiener's two tours he was commemorated with the following medals and ribbons:

Purple Heart
	Establishment	The Purple Heart was established by General George Washington at Newburgh, New York, on 7 August 1782, during the Revolutionary War. It was reestablished by the President of the United States per War Department General Orders 3, 1932 and is currently awarded pursuant to Executive Order 11016, 25 April 1962, Executive Order 12464, 23 February 1984 and Public Law 98-525, 19 October 1984.
	Reason	The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded. The Purple Heart medal is awarded to members of the armed forces who have been wounded or killed in action. The medal is seen as a symbol of bravery and sacrifice.

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement
	Establishment	The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal was originally established as the Secretary of the Navy Commendation for Achievement with Ribbon by Secretary of the Navy John B. Connally's SECNAVINST 1650.12 of May 1, 1961. In 1962 the name was shortened to the Secretary of the Navy Commendation for Achievement. In 1964 it was converted to a medal and its name was changed to the Secretary of the Navy Commendation for Achievement Medal, and on July 17, 1967 the Secretary of the Navy changed its name to the Navy Achievement Medal. The final name change took place via ALNAV 084/94 when Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton changed the name to The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
	Reason	It is awarded for meritorious service or achievement in either combat or non-combat based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature but which does not warrant a Navy Commendation Medal or higher.

Global War on Terrorism
	Establishment	The War on Terrorism Service Medal was established by Executive Order 13289 signed by President George W. Bush on March 12, 2003 and implemented by a memorandum issued by Charles S. Abell, Principal Deputy Secretary of Defense, on October 28, 2003, subject: "Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals."
	Reason	Be engaged in actual combat against the enemy and under circumstances involving grave danger of death or serious bodily injury from enemy action, regardless of time in the area of responsibility.

Armed Forces with M (For Mobilization)
	Establishment	The Armed Forces Reserve Medal was established by Executive Order 10163 signed by President Harry S. Truman on September 25, 1950, as amended by Executive Order 10439 on March 19, 1953.
	Reason	This medial will be awarded to personnel assigned to operations in an area designated by the Department of Defense (DOD) for award of the medal.

National Defense
	Establishment	The National Defense Service Medal was established by Executive Order 10448 signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on April 22, 1953, as amended. The National Defense Service Medal is a Department of Defense service medal.
	Reason	The National Defense Service Medal was intended to be a “blanket campaign medal” issued to any member of the United States military who served in a designated time period of which a “national emergency” had been declared. As of 2006, it is the oldest service medal which is still issued to the active military.

Iraqi Campaign with FMF Operations
	Establishment	The Iraq Campaign Medal is a military decoration of the United States armed forces which was created by Executive Order of President George W. Bush on May 28, 2004. A similar medal, known as the Afghanistan Campaign Medal was authorized for service during the same period within the borders of Afghanistan. The Iraq Campaign Medal was designed by the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry.
	Reason	The decoration is awarded to any member of the U.S. military who has performed duty within the borders of Iraq (or its territorial waters) for a period of thirty consecutive days or sixty non-consecutive days. Personnel who have been engaged in combat with an enemy force, or personnel who have been wounded in combat or wounded as a result of a terrorist attack within Iraq, may receive the Iraq Campaign Medal regardless of the number of days spent within the country.

Fleet Marine Force Warfare Designation
	Establishment	The Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Enlisted Warfare Specialist insignia is a qualification insignia of the United States Navy earned by Navy enlisted members assigned to the Fleet Marine Force of the U.S. Marine Corps who have successfully completed the necessary requirements.
	Reason	To be designated an Enlisted FMF Warfare Specialist, a service member must serve a minimum of 12 months as a member of the Fleet Marine Force and must participate in designated forward field operations. Core and platform specific Personal Qualification Standards in a variety of subjects (Marine Corps history; weapons systems, tactics, aircraft, vehicles and vessels employed by the FMF; etc.) as well as an oral examination must be completed before the FMF Enlisted Warfare Specialist insignia is presented. Although this is a qualification for Navy enlisted personnel, it is unique in that only Commanding Generals or Commanding Officers of qualifying U.S. Marine Corps commands, Division or Group, can approve awarding of the designation.

Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
	Establishment	The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is a decoration of the United States Navy which was established in May 1980 and retroactively authorized to August 1974.
	Reason	Awarded to officer and enlisted personnel of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Each service has distinct criteria that delineates eligibility; Navy personnel assigned to Marine Corps units follow Marine Corps policy, and vice versa.

Combat Action Ribbon
	Establishment	The Combat Action Ribbon (CAR) is a personal military decoration of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps, and which is awarded to those who, in any grade including and below that of a Captain in the Navy (or Colonel in the Marine Corps), have actively participated in ground or surface combat.
	Reason	Awarded for active participation in ground or air combat during specifically listed military operations.

In addition to Jeffrey Wiener's two tours, the following are some of his achievements:

· USNR Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class

· Nassau County EMT

· Jefferson County KY EMS Squad

· Patchogue EMS Squad

· Ex-Captain of Tally-Ho Engine Company #3

· Lynbrook Fire Department

· AMT-CC for Lynbrook Medical Company #1