commendations

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Tietjens was awarded several commendations during his career, including a National Defense Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and an Iraq campaign medal, according to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Inside, the walls were filled with commendations and newspaper clippings celebrating Ramos’ good works.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2025

Trump had also awarded presidential commendations to Dr Fauci who served on the Operation Warp Speed task force during the pandemic.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025

Among his other awards were commendations from the Overseas Press Club; the National Headliners Club; the VFW’s first Gold Medal for national security reporting; and the Department of Defense medal for distinguished public service.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2023

Enuious aboue all measure; nothing was so grieuous to his eyes as the prosperitie, nothing so harsh to his eares as the commendations of others.

From The Lives of the III Normans, Kings of England: William the First, William the Second, Henrie the First by Hayward, John