Name of Award Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Year Awarded 2004
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Details Behind Award
For service outside of deployments (23July03-27Aug04 and 11March05-present) duirng OIF beginning 19 Mar 03 to a future date to be determined (TBD).
President Bush approved the global war on terrorism expeditionary and service medals to recognize the accomplishments of military service members participating in or supporting operations in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) within an established area of eligibility (AOE).
In recognition of the accomplishments of military service members participating in supporting operations in the ongoing Global War on Terrorism (GWOT).
a. Authorized to be awarded to servicemembers 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 servicemembers who supported Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
b. All servicemembers 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 servicemember 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.