Global War on Terrorism Service
Medal
1977-Present
Information
obtained from Army
Institute of Heraldry.
The Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal Authorized to be awarded to soldiers who have
participated in or served in support of Global War on Terrorism
Operations outside the designated areas of eligibility (AOE) for the
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, on or after 11 September
2001 to a date to be determined. Initial award of the Global War
on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) will be limited to airport security
operations (from 27 September 2001 through 31 May 2002) and soldiers
who supported Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi
Freedom.
All soldiers on active duty,
including Reserve Component
soldiers mobilized, or National Guard soldiers activated on or after 11
September 2001 to a date to be determined, having served 30 consecutive
days or for 60 nonconsecutive days are authorized the GWOTSM.
c. The medal may be awarded posthumously to any soldier who lost
his/her life while, or as a direct result of, participating in Global
War on Terrorism Operations, without regard to length of such service,
if otherwise eligible.
d. Only one award of the GWOTSM may be authorized for any
individual. A message will be transmitted at a later date by the
Military Awards Branch to address battle stars/service stars.
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