The Medal For Military Service to Ukraine () is an award of Ukraine. It was established by the Decree of the President of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma on October 5, 1996, to honour servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations created in accordance with the Ukrainian legislature and other individuals for courage and valor displayed at protection of state interests and for excellent execution of service duty. The Medal For military service to Ukraine can be awarded to foreign citizens or individuals without citizenship; the medal can be awarded posthumously. The Medal For Military Service to Ukraine is awarded: for personal Courage and valor, devoted actions displayed at protection of state interests for reaching a high level of troops’ combat readiness and assuring the Ukraine's defense capability; for excellent execution of military duty; for execution of special tasks to assure the state security of Ukraine; for 25 years of perfect military service. The medal is made of silver. History of the award On October 5, 1996, the Decree of the President of Ukraine Kuchma No. 931/96 established the award of the President of Ukraine – the medal "For Military Service of Ukraine". The decree also approved the Regulations on the award and description of the medal. On the same day, the award of the President of Ukraine – the medal "For Impeccable Service" was established. On March 16, 2000, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the Law of Ukraine "On State Awards of Ukraine", which established the state award of Ukraine – the medal "For Military Service of Ukraine". It was established that the effect of this Law extends to legal relations related to the awarding of persons awarded honors of the President of Ukraine before the entry into force of this Law; recommended to the President of Ukraine to bring his decrees in line with this Law. Regulations on the Medal "For Military Service of Ukraine" Awarding the medal "For Military Service of Ukraine" is carried out: for personal courage and bravery, selfless actions shown in protection of the state interests of Ukraine; for achieving high combat readiness of troops and ensuring the defense capability of Ukraine; for exemplary military service; for performing special tasks to ensure the state security of Ukraine; for merits in protection of the state border of Ukraine; for 25 years of impeccable military service. The medal "For Military Service of Ukraine"