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President of the United States Executive Order 12019 — Establishing the Defense Meritorious Service Medal109308

No more than one Defense Meritorious Service Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for each succeeding outstanding meritorious achievement or service justifying such an award a suitable device to be worn with that medal may be awarded under such regulations as the Secretary of Defense may prescribe.
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