The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWTEM) is included for Veteran’s Preference. actively drilling members of the reserve components to include the National Guard).
If a veteran’s DD-214 or other military documentation confirms they have been awarded one of these campaign medals and they have served honorably, then they are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars. VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters 406 W. 34th St., 10th Floor Kansas City, MO 64111. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) A veteran's DD Form 214 showing the award of any Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is acceptable proof. Originally, reserve component service during the Korean and Vietnam periods of eligibility, other than those Reserve Component personnel in a full-time status or on active duty greater than 89 days, did not qualify for … Recipients of the new Korea Defense Service Medal will be entitled to veterans' preference provided they are otherwise eligible. As the EO amended was the EO establishing the NDSM, this made Selected Reserve personnel from all previous eligibility periods eligible for the NDSM.To date, the NDSM has been awarded for four specific time periods, which roughly correspond to the Korean (1950-1954), Vietnam (1961-1974) and Gulf War (1990-1995) eras as well as the Global War on Terrorism (2001 to date). 855)March 24, 1999 to June 10, 1999Air Force Reserve Officer's Training CorpsFebruary 1, 1987 to July 23, 1987Section 572 of Subtitle G of the Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85), signed into law on November 18, 1997, allows the Secretary of the military department concerned to determine whether individual members who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and in such other areas in the region as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate, meet the individual service requirements for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). Award criteria.
December 20, 1989, to January 31, 1990Units of the Sixth Fleet (Navy)Grenada (Operation Urgent Fury)August 2, 1990 to November 30, 1995Women's Reserve (SPARS), service on active dutyKosovo Campaign Medal (KCM) & Operation Sustain Hope/Shining HopePersian Gulf Operation (Operation Southern Watch)Military service under the Veterans preference laws is:April 12, 1986 to April 17, 1986Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS)December 5, 1992, to March 31, 1995Persian Gulf Intercept OperationRwanda (Operation Distant runner)Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM) & Operation Allied HarborMany medals are awarded for non-combat operations.
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I am pleased to inform you that both the President and the Congress have recently authorized new medals to recognize members of the Armed Forces who have served so valiantly in support of freedom around the globe.Employees who wish to claim veterans' preference or service credit based on their service in Korea or in Operations Enduring Freedom or Noble Eagle should submit official documentation showing the award of the appropriate medal to their Human Resources Office.The Department of Defense is working out the details for the award of these two medals and we will provide you with additional information when available.Official website of the U.S. Government operated by the U.S. Office of Personnel ManagementThese authorizations establish a new hiring eligibility for the brave men and women who earned them.