The NATO ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) Medal honors military members and civilians who have carried out service on behalf of the International Security Assistance Force in an eligible area. To qualify, individuals must be part of designated Joint Operations Area units and must have carried out 30 days of service in Afghanistan, consecutive or agglomerate, in ISAF operations. read more »
The NATO Article 5 Active Endeavour Medal honors military members and civilians who have carried out service in support of Operation Active Endeavour, designed to combat terrorism and the transit of weapons of mass destruction through maritime proceedings in the Mediterranean Sea. read more »
Established on April 22, 1953, the National Defense Service Medal honors United States military members who carried out honorable service during designated conflicts. read more »
Established on March 24, 1982, the Multinational Force and Observers Medal Ribbon honors United States Armed Forces members who carried out a minimum of 90 days of service (the minimum term was increased to 170 days in 1985) cumulatively as part of the Multinational Force and Observers, which endeavored to maintain a ceasefire zone between Egypt and Israel following the Yom Kippur War. read more »
Created by the United States Department of War in December 1917, the Mexican Service Medal was awarded to military personnel who carried out duties against hostile Mexican parties during designated periods between 1911 and 1919 amid what is generally referred to as the Border War or Border Campaign. read more »
Established on January 16, 1969, the Meritorious Service Medal honors United States Armed Forces personnel who carry out exceptional service or achievements under circumstances other than combat. read more »
Established on July 20, 1949, the Medal for Humane Action honors United States Armed Forces personnel who carried out service in operations related to the Berlin Airlift. read more »
Created in 1942, the Legion of Merit Medal is granted to individuals who demonstrate an exceptional level of meritorious conduct. It may be awarded either to members of the United States Armed Forces or to members of foreign military and political bodies. read more »
Established on March 16, 1995, the Kuwait Liberation Medal is an award issued by the Kuwaiti government to honor United States Armed Forces personnel who carried out service in Operation Desert Shield and/or Operation Desert Storm as well as the Liberation of Kuwait between the dates of August 2, 1990 and August 31, 1993. read more »
Established on May 3, 2000, the Kosovo Campaign Medal honors United States military personnel who carried out service in qualifying operations in central and eastern Europe and around the Mediterranean for a minimum term of 30 days consecutively or 60 days nonconsecutively. read more »
Established in November of 1950, the Korean Service Medal honors United States Armed Forces personnel who carried out service in Korea between the dates of June 27, 1950 and July 27, 1954 during and shortly after the Korean War. read more »
Established in February of 2004, the Korean Defense Service Medal honors members of the United States military who carried out service in Korea or its surrounding waters and airspace for a term of thirty days consecutively or sixty days nonconsecutively. read more »
Established on June 25, 1963, the Joint Service Achievement Medal honors United States Armed Forces personnel who carry out exceptional service or achievement on behalf of designated organizations including the Defense Agencies, the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Headquarters of Unified Commands, or the Office of the Secretary of Defense. read more »
Established on August 3, 1983, the Joint Service Achievement Medal honors United States Armed Forces personnel who rank below O-6 and perform noteworthy service on behalf of designated organizations including the Defense Agencies, the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Headquarters of Unified Commands, or the Office of the Secretary of Defense. read more »
Established on November 29, 2004, the Iraq Campaign Medal honors United States military personnel who carry out service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on or subsequent to March 19, 2003. read more »
Established on December 11, 1945, the Inter-American Defense Board Medal honors officers who served on the Inter-American Defense Board. This group works to maintain and advance the security of nations belonging to the Organization of American States. read more »
Established on January 19, 1977, the Humanitarian Service Medal honors United States Armed Forces members who carry out service in direct support of humanitarian operations or initiatives, such as natural disaster relief or efforts to mitigate the effects of epidemics. It may be awarded for service dating back to April 1, 1975. read more »
Established on March 12, 2003, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal honors United States military personnel who have carried out service in the Global War on Terror beginning on September 11, 2001 and ongoing as of 2016. read more »
Established on March 12, 2003, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal honors military personnel who have carried out service on overseas deployments in support of efforts in the War on Terror on or after September 11, 2001. It is used primarily to recognize service in countries other than Iraq and Afghanistan, which have their own corresponding campaign medals. read more »