Following is the list of United States Military Honours for Distinguished Service :
| S.No. | Awards & Honours | Purpose/Objective | First Held in country/year | Name of Body/Institution/ Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Distinguished Service Medal | Awarded for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. | 1970 | Awarded by the Secretary of Defense |
| 2 | Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal | Awarded for Exceptionally meritorious service | 2006 | Awarded by United States Department of Homeland Security |
| 3 | Distinguished Service Medal (Army) | Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the United States Army, has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility. | 1918 | Awarded by United States Army |
| 4 | Navy Distinguished Service Medal | Awarded for distinguishing oneself with exceptional meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility. | 1919 | Awarded by United States Navy |
| 5 | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal | Awarded for exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility, in combat or otherwise | 1960 | Awarded by United States Air Force |
| 6 | Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal | Awarded to any member of the U.S. Coast Guard who distinguishes themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the United States Government in a duty of great responsibility. | 1949 | Awarded by United States Coast Guard |
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