Jan 11, 1996 · The Armed Forces Service Medal was created by Executive Order 12985, signed into law Jan. 11, 1996, by President Bill Clinton. The medal is awarded to members of the …

The armed forces' Vietnam Service Medal (at left in photo) was established by Executive Order 11231 from President Johnson's desk on 8 July 1965. The distinctive design was the creation …

May 3, 2017 · Those who qualify for award of more than one Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal are awarded a bronze service star for each successive qualifying period. Originally, the Armed …

Service medals denote (1) participation in military operations that do not involve conflict with an armed enemy, or (2) military service meeting specific criteria (e.g., honorable service while a …

Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Civil Actions Medal, First Class Color with Palm) Vietnam Service Medal Antarctica Service Medal Navy Expeditionary Medal Combat Action …

The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was authorized for service in the Cuban quarantine, 24 October through 31 December 1962. As defined in the Navy and Marine Corps Awards …

The Southwest Asia Service Medal (at right in photo) was established 12 March 1991 by Executive Order 12754 from President George Bush. The medal is awarded to any member of …

May 3, 2017 · The medal is not awarded without at least one service star. The executive order provides that service members who qualify for either the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or …

Any member of the Naval Reserve who, after 31 December 1960, becomes eligible for the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or the Vietnam Service Medal, is also eligible for …

Aug 20, 1998 · President Harry S Truman created the Korean Service Medal with Executive Order No. 10179, of 8 November 1950 to commemorate the service of members of the Armed …