On 10 January 2013 President Islam Karimov signed a decree \"on awarding a group of employees in connection with the Day of Defenders of the Homeland\".

Around 130 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 peace, stability and public order. (Source: UzA news agency)