Through his educational , military , and NASA career , Tingle has received many awards and honors . He graduated magna cum laude from Southeastern Massachusetts University , earned Outstanding Graduate of U.S. Navy Test Pilot School Class 113 , and was awarded Meritorious Service Medal , three Air Medals , six Navy Commendation Medals , four Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals , and a Combat V medal
Combat V
"V" device
Scott D. Tingle