Global War on Terrorism Service Medal — Military Decorations
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Medal and Ribbon Design Images
The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is a bronze circular medal with the words "War on Terrorism Service Medal" written along the edge. In the center is an eagle with its wings outstretched in front of a globe. There is a branch and key clutched in its claws.
What is the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Decoration?
Authorized in September 2002, the U.S. Department of Defense created an award for those who have supported the war on terrorism throughout the nation's war. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal will cease being awarded when the Declaration of National Emergency by Reason of Certain Terrorist Attacks from September 2001 is rescinded by the U.S. government. It is awarded for "support of operations to counter terrorism in a non-deployed status whether stationed in the United States or overseas." Only one such award can be awarded regardless of time served.
The United States military sorts decorations into categories called Classes and Types. The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal medal is classified as a Service Award of the type General Service Medal.
How Do You Earn the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal?
It is awarded to personnel who served on a base that supported the Global War on Terror.
Displaying the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
The Order of Precedence of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is 79, and this precedence is used when placing the associated service ribbon on your uniform ribbon rack. You can see a full list of decorations in the order of precedence on the Decorations homepage.
This ribbon is worn between the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Korea Defense Service Medal.
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Associated Branches
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Stolen Valor Act
The Stolen Valor Act of 2013 is a federal law that makes it illegal for any person to falsely claim to be the recipient of certain military awards, "with the intention of obtaining money, property, or other tangible benefit by convincing another that he or she received the award".This decoration is covered by the Stolen Valor act. Fraudulently claiming to have received a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal can result in punishment including a fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both
