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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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   Who created the Armed Forces Service Medal?

   • The Armed Forces Service Medal was created by Executive Order 12985, signed into law Jan. 11, 1996, by President Bill Clinton.

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   Who gets the Armed Forces Service Medal?

   • The Armed Forces Service Medal is awarded to Armed Forces personnel who, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, “ (a) Participate, or have participated, as members of United States military units in a United States military operation in which personnel of any Armed Force participate that is deemed to be significant activity; and

   Executive Order 12985: Instituting the Armed Forces Service Medal

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   What does the Armed Forces Service Medal look like?

   • The Armed Forces Service Medal is a round bronze medal in (32 mm) in diameter. The obverse of the medal bears a demi-torch, as held by the Statue of Liberty, with rays radiating from behind the torch. Encircling at the top is the inscription ARMED FORCES SERVICE MEDAL.

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   Can you get two AFSM Awards?

   • In this context, troops could be eligible to be awarded either the Armed Forces Service Medal or the Humanitarian Service Medal. However, those who are eligible for one or both won’t get two awards for the same military service or deployment. In this case, qualifying criteria for the AFSM includes:

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3. www.history.navy.mil › browse-by-topic › heritageArmed Forces Service Medal - NHHC

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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.

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5. veteranlife.com › military-history › executive-orderExecutive Order 12985: Instituting the Armed Forces Service Medal

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   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.

6. www.military-ranks.org › decorations › armed-forcesUnited States Armed Forces Service Medal Military Decoration ...

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   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.

7. www.presidency.ucsb.edu › documents › executiveExecutive Order 12985—Establishing the Armed Forces Service Medal

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   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 ...

8. veteran.com › armed-forces-service-medalArmed Forces Service Medal - Veteran.com

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   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.

9. www.afpc.af.mil › armed-forces-service-medalArmed Forces Service Medal - Air Force's Personnel Center

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   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 ...