He was appointed a brevet first lieutenant for gallant and meritorious service in those actions. Awarded to members who have distinguished themselves by exceptional meritorious service. Scholarships and fellowships are awarded on a meritorious basis. CVW-11 was awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award for its actions. The order was established to reward individual instances of meritorious or distinguished service in war. It has also been awarded a number of citations for bravery and meritorious service. They can be awarded standards and battle honours for meritorious service. USMEPCOM has been awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award twice. Soldiers were to be rewarded for meritorious service. The university grants scholarships to meritorious and needy students. He was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in 2014. The Institute also grants scholarships to meritorious and needy students every year. The British Empire Medal is granted in recognition of meritorious civil or military service. The highest decoration for meritorious service is the Param Vishisht Seva Medal. Gabbard is a recipient of the Combat Medical Badge and the Meritorious Service Medal.