Department of Defense Distinguished Service Anodized Medal SBBA~Double~6549-USAF They are out of Raeford

They are out of Raeford

one for officers and one for enlisted

for the 16th Psychological Operations Battalion

The towers and trowels allude to the unit's Engineer designation

and designated for limited duty

Department of Defense Distinguished Service Anodized Medal SBBA~Double~6549-USAF They are out of RaefordDepartment of Defense Distinguished Service Anodized Medal Criteria: The Defense Distinguished Service Medal (DDSM) is presented to any member of the U. S. Armed Forces, while serving with the Department of Defense, who distinguishes themselves with exceptional performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. Created on July 9th, 1970 by President Richard Nixon's Executive Order 11545, the medals is typically