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Armed Forces Service Medal

Armed Forces Service Medal Award

Criteria:

The Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) is an award of the U.S. military and was established on January 11th, 1996. The AFSM is given to personnel who partake in "significant activity" for which no other service or campaign medal is accredited. The term "significant activity" is determined by theater commanders and is usually deemed to be participation in a U.S. military operation considered to hold a high degree of scope, impact, and international significance that the operation warrants the presentation of a permanent service medal. The individual standard for the AFSM specifies that a service member must achieve at least 30 consecutive days in a geographical theater region to qualify for the decoration. Aircrew personnel may attain the award if a total of 30 mission days was performed flying into and out of the given area.

As an authorized Department of Defense exception to policy, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the AFSM can be granted concurrently for the following Operations in Yugoslavia: Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, and Hungary (Operation Joint Guard) 20 December 1996 - 20 June 1998; and Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, Italy, Hungary (Operation Joint Endeavor) 20 November 1995 - 19 December 1998. The AFSM was also given to U.S. Forces in relation to Hurricane Katrina, and Hurricane Rita relief efforts for 30 consecutive or 60 accumulated days from 27 August 205 - 27 February 2006. Additional awards are the AFSM are denoted by service stars.

$ 19.70 USD

Overall rating: 4.939394 / 5 from 33 reviews.

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The Armed Forces Service Medal is highly regarded for its fast and reliable service, professional appearance, and exceptional quality. Customers appreciate the great customer support and the fast shipping associated with this award.

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  • "Looks great, better quality, proper order"Bryan L.
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Good quality, needed to be

"Good quality, needed to be ironed."

Newt T. (4/5)

Great customer service and quick

"Great customer service and quick shipping!"

Rachel L. (5/5)

Awards order

"Lots of care on wrapping awards. The order was exact and fast."

Richard G. (5/5)

Superb!

"They look great, came in neat, and were delivered in the nick of time! Thanks so much!"

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It looks good and the

"It looks good and the delivery is on time and the condition of the medal is on point."

Ken M. (5/5)

very well done!!!

"very well done!!!"

James F. (5/5)

Looks great, better quality, proper

"Looks great, better quality, proper order"

Bryan L. (5/5)

Great quality. Looks great. Little

"Great quality. Looks great. Little expensive."

Hunter L. (5/5)

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"Great job on mounting my medals. And also the site has a very nice selection."

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On time arrival, great quality.

"On time arrival, great quality."

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Armed Forces Service Medal

$ 19.70 USD

Armed Forces Service Medal Award

Criteria:

The Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) is an award of the U.S. military and was established on January 11th, 1996. The AFSM is given to personnel who partake in "significant activity" for which no other service or campaign medal is accredited. The term "significant activity" is determined by theater commanders and is usually deemed to be participation in a U.S. military operation considered to hold a high degree of scope, impact, and international significance that the operation warrants the presentation of a permanent service medal. The individual standard for the AFSM specifies that a service member must achieve at least 30 consecutive days in a geographical theater region to qualify for the decoration. Aircrew personnel may attain the award if a total of 30 mission days was performed flying into and out of the given area.

As an authorized Department of Defense exception to policy, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the AFSM can be granted concurrently for the following Operations in Yugoslavia: Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, and Hungary (Operation Joint Guard) 20 December 1996 - 20 June 1998; and Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, Italy, Hungary (Operation Joint Endeavor) 20 November 1995 - 19 December 1998. The AFSM was also given to U.S. Forces in relation to Hurricane Katrina, and Hurricane Rita relief efforts for 30 consecutive or 60 accumulated days from 27 August 205 - 27 February 2006. Additional awards are the AFSM are denoted by service stars.

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