National Defense Service Medal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids National Defense Service Medal |
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National Defense Service Medal
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Awarded by the Department of Defense | |
Type | Service medal |
Eligibility | Member of the United States Armed Forces during qualifying periods of national emergency |
Awarded for | Military service during periods of national emergency or any other periods designated by the Secretary of Defense. |
Campaign(s) | Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Global War on Terrorism |
Status | Active |
Description | Obverse: Shows a North American bald eagle, perched on a sword and palm. Above this, in a semicircle, is the inscription "National Defense". Reverse: Shows a shield, taken from the coat of arms of the United States; it is half encircled below with an open wreath, the right side of oak leaves and laurel leaves the left. Ribbon: The ribbon has a wide yellow stripe in the center, flanked by narrow stripes of red, white, blue, white and wide red stripes. |
Clasps | Service star for subsequent awards |
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Established | Executive Order 10448, April 22, 1953 (as amended by E.O. 11265, January 11, 1966; E.O. 12776, October 8, 1991; E.O. 13293, March 28, 2003. |
First awarded | April 22, 1953 – July 27, 1954 (retroactive to June 27, 1950) |
Last awarded | March 28, 2003 – present (retroactive to September 11, 2001) |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Army: Army of Occupation Medal Air Force: Medal for Humane Action Navy: Navy Occupation Service Medal Marine Corps: Navy Occupation Service Medal Coast Guard: Navy Occupation Service Medal |
Next (lower) | Korean Service Medal |
Related | Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
Service ribbon and Campaign streamer |
The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a service award of the United States Armed Forces created by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953. It is awarded to every member of the US Armed Forces.
See also
In Spanish: Medalla de Servicio en la Defensa Nacional para niños
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