Armed Forces Service Medal

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military award
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Desert Shield
Operation New Dawn
gptkbp:awardedBy service_in_the_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:criteria revised in 2016
revised in 2004
revised in 2011
revised in 2020
service during a specific period of conflict
service_in_operations_in_the_Persian_Gulf
gptkbp:designatedAs Executive Order 12776
gptkbp:duration from August 7, 1990 to November 30, 1995
gptkbp:enrollment members_of_the_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:established gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:exhibits awarded by commanding officer
gptkbp:features service star
gptkbp:firstAwarded 1991
gptkbp:governing_body gptkb:United_States_military
gptkbp:historicalSignificance recognizes humanitarian efforts by military personnel
acknowledges service in peacekeeping missions
marks participation in major conflicts
serves as a reminder of military readiness
reflects_U.S._military_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Armed Forces Service Medal
gptkbp:insignia medal with eagle and shield
gptkbp:notableFeature members_of_the_U.S._Army
members_of_the_U.S._Coast_Guard
members_of_the_U.S._Marine_Corps
members_of_the_U.S._Navy
members_of_the_U.S._Air_Force
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Southwest_Asia_Service_Medal
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:Department_of_Defense_Instruction_1348.33
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:National_Defense_Service_Medal
gptkb:Navy_and_Marine_Corps_Commendation_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Commendation_Medal
gptkb:Coast_Guard_Commendation_Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
gptkbp:ribbon green and yellow
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Global_War_on_Terrorism_Expeditionary_Medal
gptkbp:symbolism represents service and sacrifice
part of military heritage
honors those who served in combat zones
promotes morale among service members
recognizes contributions to military operations