The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal is a decoration which was created under Executive Order 12830 by George H. W. Bush on January 9, 1993. The medal was designed by the Institute of Heraldry and was first issued in December 1993.
The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal recognizes those members of the military (active duty, reserve and national guard) who perform substantial volunteer service to the local community above and beyond the duties required as a member of the United States Armed Forces. Such volunteer service must be made in a sustained and direct nature towards the civilian community, must be significant in nature to produce tangible results, and must reflect favorably on the military service and the United States Department of Defense. The definition of volunteer service is left intentionally vague, allowing for a wide variety of activities and volunteer duties which would qualify a service member for the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.
The Temecula Valley Young Marines takes pride in the Marines and Sailors that have been awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. Commanding Officer Michael Guiles has written numerous award recommendations for Marine Corps and Naval personnel that have served with our unit; Below are a list of Marines and Sailors who have received the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal:
1. Sgt. Mike Roberts: (former Temecula Valley Commanding Officer 2002 - 2003) received 2003
2. SSgt. Justin Green Received 2006
4. Sgt. Lisa Diaz: Received at HMH 462 Al Asad Iraq 2008
3. Sgt. Christopher Lingefelt: Received at 1st CEB's 2009
5. Sgt. Jeffery Sparks: Received at 1st Intel Battalion 2009
6. LCpl. Alvin Hendricks: Recieved in Morocco 2010
