Unit Awards
A unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. Members of the unit who participated in said actions are allowed to wear on their uniforms the awarded unit citation. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit has been presented with the following awards:
| Streamer | Award | Year(s) | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Unit Citation Streamer | 1967 | Vietnam | |
| Navy Unit Commendation Streamer with three Bronze Stars | 1968, 1998, 2001–2003, 2004–2005 | Vietnam, Western Pacific, Iraq | |
| Meritorious Unit Commendation Streamer with two Bronze Stars | 1975, 1983, 1998–2000 | Vietnam, Lebanon | |
| Marine Corps Expeditionary Streamer | 1983 | Lebanon | |
| National Defense Service Streamer with two Bronze Stars | 1961–1974, 1990–1995, 2001–present | Vietnam War, Gulf War, War on Terrorism | |
| Vietnam Service Streamer with two Silver and four Bronze Stars | April 1967 - March 1973, March - April 1975 | ||
| Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Streamer | 2004–2005 | Iraq | |
| Global War on Terrorism Service Streamer | 2001 – present | ||
| Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Streamer |
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