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Which military branch goes to Antarctica?
The U.S. Air Force (USAF 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord AFB, Washington) Provides airlift support between Christchurch, New Zealand, and McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
Who qualifies for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal?
| Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | the Department of Defense |
| Eligibility | Served in the U.S. Armed Forces after July 1, 1958 and participated in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, or U.S. operations of assistance for friendly foreign nations. |
| Status | Currently awarded |
What is the difference between GWOT Service and Expeditionary?
The primary difference between the two awards is that the service medal is intended for those who performed support duty within the United States, while the expeditionary medal recognizes those who were deployed to foreign countries.
Is Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal a campaign badge?
Expeditionary medals are unique to the United States Armed Forces, but similar medals are commonly known as campaign medals or service medals in foreign militaries.
Is the GWOT still being awarded?
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal will cease being awarded when Presidential Proclamation 7463, “Declaration of National Emergency by Reason of Certain Terrorist Attacks”, delivered on 14 September 2001, is terminated by the U.S. government.
Who gets the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary medal?
The GWOTSM was established by EO 13289, 12 March 2003. It is authorized for award to Service members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in or served in support of approved GWOT operations outside of the designated AOE on or after 11 September 2001 to a future date to be determined.