Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Ribbon / Medal Details
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Details for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Date Authorized: March 12th, 2003
Ribbon Identification Colors: blue; white; yellow; red
Visual Description (Ribbon):
Light blue stripe to thinner blue-white-blue, then light blue to thin yellow-light blue; center is medium width red stripe then previous pattern continues for the rest of the ribbon width.
Visual Description (Medal):
Bronze circular medal ringed along the lower edges with laurel wreath; shield over two crosses swords with spread eagle on top of the shield itself; snake is grasped in eagle's claws REVERSE: Eagle with snake in its grasp over crossed swords; upper edges ringed with test "War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal".
Award Criteria:
Awarded to those deployed overseas in operations encompassing the Global War on Terrorism launched after the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001; may be awarded posthumously for eligible personnel.
For official awarding criteria per the US military, please visit: http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Awards/order_of_precedence.aspx
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