Hispanics in the United States Navy which Hispanics in the United States Navy have made to that military institution by celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15. Hispanics in the United States Navy Hispanics in the United States Navy can trace their tradition of naval military service to men such as Lieutenant Jordi Farragut Mesquida, who served in the American Revolution. Hispanics, such as Seaman Philip Bazaar and Seaman John Ortega, have distinguished themselves in combat and have been awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration of the United States. Hispanics have also reached the top ranks of the navy,
Decoration For Impeccable Service civilian recipients, the Ribbon of Saint George is used for military recipients. The individuals below were awarded the Decoration "For Impeccable Service" with Roman numeral "L" for 50 years of impeccable service to the state: The individuals below were awarded the Decoration "For Impeccable Service" with Roman numeral "XL" for 40 years of impeccable service to the state: Decoration For Impeccable Service The Decoration "For Impeccable Service" () is a state decoration of the Russian Federation aimed at recognising impeccable civilian or military service to the state beyond the scope of normal long service medals. The Decoration "For Impeccable Service"