Issue Regulations: The Global War On Terror War Era, Service & Expeditionary Awards
Otis Willie PIO The American War Library
Awards
ERA RECOGNITION: The Global War On Terror War Era Recognition is a commemorative
authorized to military and civilian personnel of all Nations for recognition of
their service and support combatting international terrorism between 11
September 2001 and a terminal date to be announced upon Congressional
Declaration ending the War On Terrorism:
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EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL: To be authorized Expeditionary Medal, individuals must have
been deployed outside the United States for OEF or OIF for 30 consecutive days
or 60 nonconsecutive days. The time requirement is not needed if the individual
engaged in combat, was wounded or killed in action, or was medically evacuated
for any reason, officials said. The area of eligibility encompasses the U.S.
Central Command area, excluding the lower Horn of Africa; Middle East; eastern
Turkey; Philippines; Diego Garcia; and all air spaces above the land and
adjacent water areas, according to the release: Click for image:
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SERVICE MEDAL: The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal will be authorized to
service members who serve in domestic, non-expeditionary military operations to
combat terrorism on or after Sept. 11, 2001 in recognition of the "sacrifices
and contributions" military members make in the global war on terror:
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