Armed Forces Service Medal – History The Institute of Heraldry has redesigned the Armed Forces Service Medal. Unless you compare the original medal first authorized in 1995 with the new ones being struck you might not notice the change. The new medals being manufactured have a slightly different look and the word “Medal” has been […]
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Part 3 – Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Expeditionary Medal Design Changes!
If you missed part 1 and 2 of this Global War on Terrorism Service Medal post you can read part 1 HERE and part 2 HERE. Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Instituted: 2003 Dates: 2001 to present Criteria: Active participation in, or service in support of Global War on Terrorism operations on or after […]
Commemorate the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary
Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Somehow it is hard to believe that the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War is about to be commemorated. I guess it is about time for the 50th anniversary if you go by the little attachment on the Vietnam Campaign Medal that says 1960–. Maybe the armed forces should authorize a […]
Only Marines No Former Marines
Attention Marines! It is now official, “There’s no such thing as a former Marine.” Which, is really kind of cool when you think about it. From Commandant, General James F. Amos (via The Seahorse): “A Marine is a Marine. I set the policy two weeks ago – there’s no such thing as a former Marine. […]
