NDSM Award History and Overview The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) was initially authorized by executive order on April 22, 1953. It is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces for any honorable active federal service during the Korean War (June 27, 1950 – July 27, 1954), Vietnam War (January 1, 1961- August 14, […]
Department of the Army Seal
The traditional War Office seal used since the Revolution was designated as the Department of the Army Seal by the National Security Act of 1947. The date “MDCCLXXVIII” and the designation “War Office” are from the seal. The date (1778) refers to the year of its adoption. The term “Board of War and Ordnance, United […]