 Also, in 1970 the "Outagamie County" received the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation for aiding in the volcano disaster.Several members of the crew from 1969 until 1971 received individual awards including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, RVN Gallantry Cross, RVN Civil Actions Medal, and RVN Armed Forces Honor Medal.The communications department received the Legion of Merit for being the support for SOPA Admin in Hong Kong.