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The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal may be authorized for three categories of operations: U.S. military operations; U.S. military operations in direct support of the United Nations; and U.S. operations of assistance for friendly foreign nations.
The table below lists designated U.S. military operations that have been approved for award of the AFEM. The Military Departments are responsible for determining individual eligibility for approved...
(3) Campaign, Expeditionary, and Service (CE&S) medals and ribbons recognize individuals for participation in significant military operations, or otherwise unique or arduous
This medal was established on Dec. 4, 1961, to be awarded to members of the United States armed forces who, after July 1, 1958, have participated in a United States military operation and encountered foreign armed opposition, or were in danger of hostile action by foreign armed forces.
Provides detailed information and procedures for creating, activating, and awarding DoD service awards, including campaign, expeditionary, and service (CE&S) medals. Provides the basis and eligibility requirements for awarding DoD CE&S medals. 1.1. Applicability ...
(2) Will be recognized with the applicable DoD-wide campaign, expeditionary, or service (CE&S) medal for qualifying service in military campaigns, expeditions, or other significant military operations, and for otherwise meritorious military service.
A minimum of 30 days consecutive or 60 days nonconsecutive service is required for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, unless the full period of an operation is less than 30 days,...
Meritorious Unit Award, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.
During the late 1950s, it became apparent that a medal was needed to recognize the services of the Armed Forces who participated in the increased involvement of the American military in...
Eligibility for Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for Participation in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title V, §572, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1756, provided that: