Full eligibility criteria for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service medals are contained in Department of Defense Manual 1348.33, Volume 2, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards.

In 1782, as the Revolutionary War was winding down and peace talks were happening in Paris, Gen. George Washington came up with a way to sway any thoughts of rebellion. Congress was running out of ...

From left to right, the medals are as follows: Queen's Service Order (New Zealand, Coronation Medal, Silver Jubilee Medal, ...

Kennedy signed Executive Order 11016 and formally established the rules for awarding the Purple Heart medal: Military service animals are no longer able to receive the award. Kennedy received the ...