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

“He engaged in extensive self-help programming, maintained an excellent work history, and received numerous commendations from correctional staff for his positive transformation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 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

The annual amateur competition attracted more than 700 entries from 34 countries, with a total of 24 images receiving commendations this year.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2023

Nor are you, sir, so little able to appreciate your own merits, as not to be perfectly conscious that the attacks alluded to originate in envy, rather than the commendations you receive, in flattery.

From Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History by MacGillivray, William