NOTICE This Display Recognition is available ONLY to authorized recipients who possess orders, or authorization form, or release documentation that confirms award eligibility. (See "Issue Requirements"). To obtain either a Display Medal or a Display Recognition for your authorized award you will be required to provide military-issued documentation authorizing your award. There are no exceptions. WARNING! You must NOT submit a military issued document or photocopy that: has been altered in any way by you after the original's official issue contains information or corrections or additions that you entered lists awards or training you knowingly did not receive contains highlighting, colorizing or other markings you entered Be advised that on request any knowingly fraudulent document sent by you will be released to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that may result in prosecution and/or fine/imprisonment. Email Questions, or Phone: 1-562-422-4100 (Pacific Time Zone)

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Processing and Delivery

Style	Admin	Shipping	Total
Full Color .PDF (Printable)	$7.50	Emailed	$7.50
Published Document only (Full Color)	$14.00	$10.77 USPS	$24.77
Published Document in Heavy Bond Enclosure (Full Color)	$19.00	$10.77 USPS	$29.77
Full Color Printable Certificates on CD-Rom (minimum 20 Certificates)	$7.50	$7.50	By Count

*** USPS USPS Shipping fee based on 1 Certificate shipped to any U.S. state, FPO or APO

** USPS USPS Shipping fee based on 1 Certificate shipped to any U.S. state, FPO or APO

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How to Apply

You may apply for your Display Recognition using a...

Check Debit card (* Shipped within 1 week)

Charge card (* Shipped within 1 week)

Personal, Business, Bank or Cashiers Check ( Shipped in 6 weeks)

Money Order (* Shipped in 6 weeks)

(* Upon reception of required documentation)

Complete and MAIL this APPLICATION FORM.
Don't forget to include an unaltered COPY of your DD-214, WD AGO 53-55 or other pre-arranged document(s).

DISPLAY RECOGNITION and/or MEDAL APPLICATION FORM

Mailing Address

Records Chief (REC-AMW)
The American War Library
817 East Via Carmelitos Ste 319
Long Beach CA 90805-7549

Questions?

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Email: Military Spouse Display Recognition Inquiry

Telephone: 1-562-422-4100 (Pacific Time Zone)

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Issue Regulations
Military Spouse

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Authorized to same-surnamed married persons who's spouses served in the Active military, Reserve or National Gurad during any period of their marriage.

Awarded For Allowing and Supporting your Spouse To Serve in Defense of The United States of America and Our Allies. For providing Sustenance, Moral Support and CompanionShip to the abovenamed ServicePerson, and maintaining his Home, Family and Needs while he or she serves our Nation in Uniform toward the Safety and Defense of Our Nation during Peace and War. Your Strength and Devotion during your spouses Military Service has enabled our Nation to Field its Best Citizens domestically and abroad in a Cause that Guarantees Our Nation continues to move progressively toward Greater Prosperity and Security. Your Contribution Greatly Appreciated. In Lasting Gratitude,The People of The United States of America

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