This article concerns Distinguished Service Medals which are issued by the United States of America. For Distinguished Service Medals of other nations, please refer to "Distinguished Service Medal"
The Distinguished Service Medal is a high level military and civilian decoration of the United States of America which is issued for meritorious service to the government of the United States in either a senior government service position or as a senior officer of the United States armed forces.
The following versions of the Distinguished Service Medal are currently issued by the United States government:
Military
Civilian
