Service: All Services Instituted: 2003 Dates 2001 to present Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Criteria: Active participation in, or support of, Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, NOMAD SHADOW or follow-on operations while deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism. Devices: All Services: Bronze Star For deployed service abroad in support of […]
Category: Military History
Part 2 – Gwot Medal – Expeditionary and Service Design Changes!
If you missed part 1 of this GWOT Medal post you can read it here. GWOT Medal Criteria – Expeditionary Instituted: 2003 Dates: 2001 to present Criteria: Active participation in, or support of, Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, NOMAD SHADOW or follow-on operations while deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism. Devices: […]
Board of Admiralty Seal – Navy Insignia
The military insignia of the United States Navy is rich with history. The first “Navy” seal was adopted by the Continental Congress on 4 May 1780. Board of Admiralty Seal – is based on information found in Rough Journals of the Continental Congress. This representation was prepared at the request of the Secretary of the […]
The Order of Precedence For Military Ribbon Wear
Wearing Military Ribbons – Order of Precedence The first area of potential confusion is the order of military ribbon wear on the U.S. military uniform. A careful examination of the various awards manuals and uniform regulations shows that different arrangements for order of precedence exist between the army and the air force. Army Order of […]
Air And Space Campaign Medal
Service: Air Force Instituted: 2002 Dates 1999 to Present Criteria: Awarded for providing direct support of combat operations at home station or from outside the area of combat. Devices: Bronze, Silver Star The Air Force Air and Space Campaign Medal (ASCM) was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on April 24, 2002 to […]
