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The ''Foreign Affairs Manual'' described the purpose of Department of State honor awards as to "bestow recognition on an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to the agency's mission" and states that "The honor awards vary in scope and magnitude. The impact of the act or deed which precipitates the nomination must be carefully examined, and consideration given to whether the act to be recognized benefits the post or bureau, the area, the agency, or the Federal Government as a whole." SECRETARY'S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD The Secretary's Distinguished Service Award is presented at the discretion of the Secretary Of State .
SECRETARY'S AWARD The Secretary's Award is "presented to employees of State, USAID , and Marine Guards assigned to diplomatic and consular facilities in recognition of sacrifice of health or life, in the performance of official duties." AWARD FOR HEROISM The Award for Heroism is given "recognition of acts of courage or outstanding performance under unusually difficult or dangerous circumstances, whether or not in connection with the performance of assigned duties." THOMAS JEFFERSON STAR FOR FOREIGN SERVICE The Thomas Jefferson Star for Foreign Service "recognizes those individuals who, while traveling or serving abroad on official business, are killed or incur a serious illness or injury that results in death, permanent incapacity or disability." |
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