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The Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM) was a military award of the United States Armed Forces which was created by Executive Order 13363 of President George W. Bush on November 29, 2004, and became available for general distribution in June 2005. [4] [5] The medal was designed by the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry. [6] [7]
Earl D. Plumlee (born April 6, 1980) [1] is a retired master sergeant in the United States Army.He was presented the Medal of Honor for his actions in Afghanistan that took place on 28 August 2013 and presented to him by President Joe Biden on December 16, 2021; [2] awarded the same day, posthumously, were Alwyn Cashe and Christopher Celiz.
Service ribbons, ribbon devices, and badge awards displayed on a Command Master Chief Petty Officer's service uniform. Various medals, service ribbons, ribbon devices, and specific badges recognize military service and personal accomplishments of members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Afghanistan Campaign Medal [18] Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal [19] Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal [20] References This page was ...
Afghanistan Medal (United Kingdom), British campaign medal for service 1878–1880; Afghanistan Medal (Australia), Australian campaign medal for service 2001 onwards; Afghanistan Campaign Medal, US campaign medal for service 2001 onwards; Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan, UK campaign medal for service 2001 onwards; New Zealand General ...
The recipient's name and title (Mr, Mrs etc.) are engraved on the edge of the medal, whereas the military recipients have their rank, name and service number. British Government contractors who worked in Afghanistan but who are ineligible for the Operational Service Medal may be entitled to the Civilian Service Medal (Afghanistan). [4]
From May 1996, Osama bin Laden had been living in Afghanistan along with other members of al-Qaeda, operating terrorist training camps in a loose alliance with the Taliban. [1] Following the 1998 US embassy bombings in Africa, the US military launched cruise missiles at these camps with limited effect on their overall operations.
Dakota Louis Meyer (born June 26, 1988) [1] is a former United States Marine.A veteran of the War in Afghanistan, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on September 8, 2009, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan.