The Armed Forces Service Medal was authorized on January 11, 1996 for
U.S. military personnel who, on or after June 1, 1992, participate in a U.S.
military operation deemed to be a significant activity in which no foreign armed
opposition or imminent hostile action is encountered and for which no previous
U.S. service medal is authorized. The medal can be awarded to service members in
direct support of the United Nations or North Atlantic Treaty Organization and
for assistance operations to friendly nations. The initial awards of these
military
medals were for operations that have occurred in the Balkans since 1992.
Qualifications include at least one day of participation in the designated area.
Direct support of the operation and aircraft flights within the area also
qualify for award of this medal as long as at least one day is served within the
designated area. Recent operations that qualify for the medal are Provide
Promise, Joint Endeavor, Able Sentry, Deny Flight, Maritime Monitor and Sharp
Guard.
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