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The Armed Forces Service Medal ( AFSM) is a military award of the United States military that was created on January 11, 1996, by President Bill Clinton under Executive Order 12985.
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The Armed Forces Service Medal was created by Executive Order 12985, signed into law Jan. 11, 1996, by President Bill Clinton.
Executive Order no. 12985 was one of the most popular of the Bill Clinton executive orders. He issued the order on January 11, 1996, to establish the Armed Forces Service Medal. This order also outlines the award’s rules, explaining the criteria, design regulations, and provisions for posthumous awarding.
The Armed Forces Service Medal was an award created as a catch-all for "significant activity" that may not be covered by other operations like NATO and ISAF. The term "significant activity" is decided by the theater commanders and are usually a military operation of great international interest.
Jan 11, 1996 · There is hereby established the Armed Forces Service Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances, for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, on or after June 1, 1992, in the opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: (a) Participate, or have participated, as members of United States military units in a United States ...
Aug 10, 2020 · The Armed Forces Service Medal was created during the Clinton presidency via Executive Order 12985. It was signed into law Jan. 11, 1996. Since that time it has been awarded for a variety of military operations including the following: Operation Provide Promise. Operation Joint Endeavor. Operation Joint Guard. Operation Able Sentry.
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 ...