On 12 January 2015 President Islam Karimov signed a decree on awarding a group of employees of law enforcement agencies and ministries in connection with the Day of Defenders of the Homeland.
Around 131 employees of the National security service, Ministries of defense, internal affairs and emergency situations have been awarded the “Shon-sharaf”, “Dustlik”, “Mardlik” orders and “Jasorat”, “Sodiq Hizmatlari uchun” and “Shuhrat” medals for their outstanding contribution in improving the defense capacities of the state, national security and inviolability of borders of the country, education of the youth in the spirit of national independence and patriotism to the country, the courage, bravery and dedication to the duty to protect national interests and ensuring the peace, stability and public order.