NOAA Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Awards

NOAA's Society of American Military Engineer awards are named after two former directors: Vice Admiral Henry Arnold Karo and RADM Leo Otis Colbert. Identical ribbon/drape/planchet, but the Colbert Award is designated by a silver and Karo Award by a bronze and equilateral three dimensional triangle device on the ribbons and drape.

SAME Colbert Award with Silver Triangle Device


Awarded to a member of the National Ocean Service, officer or civilian, active or retired: for the most outstanding contribution to military engineering through achievement in design, construction, administration, research, or development. Award is made by SAME.

SAME Karo Award with Bronze Triangle Device


SAME Medal




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