ESTABLISHING LEGISLATION The Air Force Distinguished Service Medal derives from the Army Distinguished Service Medal, which was established by Act of Congress (Public Law 193, 65th Congress) approved July 9, 1918. The Act which established the Army Distinguished Service Medal was amended by Act of Congress on July 6, 1960 (Public Law 86-593, 86th Congress), […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The DoT 9-11 Ribbon was established by Seretary of Transporation Norman Y Mineta following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 EFFECTIVE DATES The DoT 9-11 Ribbon was in effect from September 11, 2001 to September 11, 2002. CRITERIA The DoT 9-11 Ribbon was awarded to individuals serving in any capacity with the […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Arctic Service Medal was established by Admiral Owen W. Siler, Commandant of the Coast Guard, on May 20, 1976. EFFECTIVE DATES The Arctic Service Medal has been retroactively awarded for qualifying service since January 1, 1946. CRITERIA The Arctic Service Medal may be awarded to any member of the Coast Guard who […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Coast Guard Enlisted Person of the Year ribbon was established by the Commandant of the Coast Guard on February 16, 1999. EFFECTIVE DATES The Coast Guard Enlisted Person of the Year Ribbon is retroactive to 1994 CRITERIA The Enlisted Person of the Year program was designed to recognize exemplary men and women […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Special Operations Service Ribbon was established on July 1, 1987, by Commandant of the Coast Guard Admiral Paul A. Yost, Jr. EFFECTIVE DATES The Special Operations Service Ribbon has been in effect since July 1, 1987. CRITERIA The Special Operations Service Ribbon is awarded to personnel of the Armed Forces serving in […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal was established by Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James on May 27, 2014. EFFECTIVE DATES The Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal may be awarded for qualifying service from June 1, 1992 until a date to be determined. CRITERIA The Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal may […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal was established by Executive Order 12830 signed by President George Bush on January 9, 1993. EFFECTIVE DATES The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal has been awarded for qualifying service since December 1, 1993. CRITERIA The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal is awarded by the Secretary of Defense […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The National Defense Service Medal was established by Executive Order 10448 signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on April 22, 1953, as amended. The National Defense Service Medal is a Department of Defense service medal. EFFECTIVE DATES June 27, 1950, to July 27, 1954 (for service during the Korean War). January 1, 1961, […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Humanitarian Service Medal was established by Executive Order 11965 signed by President Gerald R. Ford on January 19, 1977. EFFECTIVE DATES The Humanitarian Service Medal has been awarded for qualifying service since April 1, 1975. CRITERIA The Humanitarian Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The American Defense Service Medal was established by Executive Order 8808 signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 28, 1941, and implemented by War Department Bulletin 17 (1941) and Navy Department General Orders No. 172 of April 20, 1942. EFFECTIVE DATES The American Defense Service Medal was awarded for qualifying service performed […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Women’s Army Corps Service Medal was established by Executive Order 9365 signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 29, 1943, and implemented by War Department Bulletin 17 (1943). EFFECTIVE DATES The Women’s Army Corps Service Medal was awarded for qualifying service between the inclusive dates of July 10, 1942, and September […]
REVOLUTIONARY WAR COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL Medal and ribbon bar $24.95 Please note that the price includes postage and handling. If you wish, you may send a personal check or money order to: Foxfall Medals P.O. Box 710 Madison,Virginia 22727 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at: [email protected] REVOLUTIONARY WAR COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon was established on February 2, 1989, by Secretary of the Navy William L. Ball III and announced in SECNAVINST 1650.39 on June 1, 1989. EFFECTIVE DATES The commencement date of the Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon was made retroactive to July 1, 1973. CRITERIA Awarded to officers and enlisted […]
The Iraq Campaign Medal may be awarded to members of the Uniformed Services of the United States who serve, or who have served in Iraq or its contiguous waters and air space, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from March 19, 2003 through December 31, 2011. The area of eligibility encompasses all land area of […]
