Thank you for your replies and thank you for your service. My son was recommended for the award, if that's the correct term, thus my question. I never served, so my knowledge of things Navy, much less Nuke Navy, are peripheral. My son is not much for words, nor much for self promotion, so I was looking here for some information and some "clarity". As it happens, my son will not get the award, but instead will get an "Admiral's letter". That said, my pride is unbounded. Thanks again.