There are three foreign fitness awards that are allowed for wear in the U.S. Army but not the U.S. Navy. If allowed, they would represent an incentive for superior fitness for those willing to put in the work to earn the achievement. They would also represent opportunities for better foreign and public relations from the involvement of our Sailors in foreign exercises. The three awards are the Nijmegan Cross, March of Diekirch Medal, and the Norwegian foot march badge. To allow Sailor's to wear the awards in uniform would cost the Navy nothing, while incentivizing fitness, improving morale, improving our public image and foreign relations with our allies. Please sign this petition to allow Sailors to wear the three awards, (if properly earned), in uniform.

References:

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2022/12/23/army-reinstates-foreign-footmarch-awards-after-backlash-review/

https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2022/09/07/foreign-awards-are-a-strategic-opportunity-the-army-is-failing-to-see/