Eric, All of the services have a "good conduct medal" that is presented every couple or 3 years if you haven't been in any kind of disciplinary trouble... It is really a "thanks for staying out of trouble medal" 
The achievement medal was given for a specific act of special or exceptional service.
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regards, -John S
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