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The Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) recognizes U.S. military personnel who served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and subsequent operations within Iraq. Established in 2004, the medal honors those who served in designated combat zones after the initial invasion and before the official end of qualifying operations. Unlike general service medals, the Iraq Campaign … Read more
The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-EM) recognizes U.S. military personnel who deployed overseas in support of approved Global War on Terrorism operations. Established in 2003 following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the medal honors service members who participated in designated expeditionary missions outside the United States. Unlike the Global War on … Read more
Losing military medals can be frustrating, especially when they represent years of honorable service and sacrifice. Fortunately, eligible veterans and, in many cases, their next of kin can request replacement medals from the appropriate military branch. Whether your medals were lost, stolen, damaged, or never received, the replacement process is straightforward once you know where … Read more
The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) recognizes U.S. military personnel who participate in designated military operations after July 1, 1958. It honors service members who deploy in support of operations where no specific campaign medal has been authorized. The medal has been awarded for hundreds of operations worldwide, ranging from peacekeeping missions and humanitarian efforts … Read more
The Coast Guard Achievement Medal (CGAM) recognizes members of the United States Coast Guard who distinguish themselves through outstanding professional achievement or meritorious service that is significant but does not meet the higher standard required for the Coast Guard Commendation Medal. Established to honor exceptional performance, the medal is awarded to officers, enlisted personnel, reservists, … Read more
The Air and Space Achievement Medal (ASAM) recognize members of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force who demonstrate outstanding achievement or meritorious service that does not warrant a higher military decoration. It honors exceptional performance that contributes directly to mission success and operational excellence. Whether earned through innovation, leadership, technical expertise, … Read more
(Airborne Wings) The Parachutist Badge, commonly known as Airborne Wings, is one of the most recognizable military qualification badges in the United States Armed Forces. It is awarded to service members who successfully complete military parachute training and demonstrate the skills required to conduct airborne operations safely and effectively. For many Soldiers, earning Airborne Wings … Read more
Military Aviation Wings are qualification insignia awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who complete specialized aviation training or serve in designated flight-related positions. These badges recognize pilots, aircrew members, flight surgeons, aerospace professionals, and other personnel whose duties directly support military aviation operations. Among the most recognizable military insignia, aviation wings symbolize extensive … Read more
The Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) is one of the most respected special skill badges awarded by the United States Army. It recognizes infantry Soldiers who demonstrate exceptional proficiency in infantry skills through a demanding series of physical and technical evaluations. Earning the EIB requires extensive preparation, discipline, and mastery of the core tasks expected of … Read more
A military ribbon rack tells the story of a service member’s career through a carefully arranged display of ribbons and award devices. Every ribbon represents a specific military award, while the order and attached devices provide additional information about combat service, deployments, achievements, campaign participation, and repeated awards. At first glance, a ribbon rack may … Read more