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Nov 8, 2023 · The AFSM, established by E.O. 12985, recognizes Service members who, on or after June 1, 1992, participate, or have participated, in designated U.S. military operations and encounter no foreign armed opposition or imminent hostile action. The AFSM is the noncombat parallel of the AFEM. *Award Category. Deployed Service Medal.
Armed Forces Service Medal. BACKGROUND. This award, authorized by Executive Order 12985, Jan. 11, 1996, is awarded to members of the armed forces of the U.S. who, after June 1, 1992: (1) participate, or have participated, as members of U.S. military units, in a U.S. military operation that is deemed to be a significant activity by the Joint ...
Armed Forces Service Medal. Download. The Armed Forces Service Medal was created by Executive Order 12985, signed into law Jan. 11, 1996, by President Bill Clinton. The medal is...
Aug 10, 2020 · The Armed Forces Service Medal is awarded to those with qualifying military service who are part of a U.S. mission “deemed to be a significant activity and who encounter no foreign armed opposition or imminent hostile action.”. This medal is offered in cases where “no other United States service medal is approved” and may be awarded ...
The awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces include various medals, service ribbons, ribbon devices, and specific badges which recognize military service and personal accomplishments of members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Such awards are a means to outwardly display the highlights of a service member's career.
The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a service award of the United States Armed Forces established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953. It was awarded to every member of the U.S. Armed Forces who served during any one of four specified periods of armed conflict or national emergency from June 27, 1950 through December 31, 2022.
Sep 28, 2020 · The Department of Defense (DoD) has approved the Armed Forces Services Medal (AFSM) and the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) for award to eligible service members (Active and Reserve...
