Bush establishes Medals for Global War on Terror.Two new medals are available for military members who participate in the global war on terrorism Terrorist acts and the threat of Terrorism have occupied the various law enforcement agencies in the U.S. government for many years. The Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, as amended by the usa patriot act . President Bush signed an executive order March 12 establishing the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) is a United States armed forces medal created by Presidential Order of George W. Bush in March 12, 2003 and established by Executive Order 13289. and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. A White House spokesman said the medals recognize the "sacrifices and contributions" military members make in the global war on terror This article is about U.S. actions, and those of other states, after September 11, 2001. For other conflicts, see Terrorism. The War on Terror (also known as the War on Terrorism . The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal will be awarded to service members who serve in military expeditions to combat terrorism on or after Sept. 11, 2001. Operation Enduring Freedom is the prime example of such an expedition. The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal will be awarded to service members who serve in military opera Lions to combat terrorism on or after Sept. 11, 2001. Operation Noble Eagle Operation Noble Eagle is the U.S. military operational designator to the military's efforts in the War on Terrorism that were carried out on US soil. The operation began September 14, 2001, in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks, and continues to the time of this writing. is an example of the type of operation the medal may be awarded for. The awards do not take the place of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, established Dec. 4, 1961, or the Armed Forces Service Medal, established Jan. 11, 1996. "Any member who qualified fur those medals by reason of service in operations to combat terrorism between September 11,2001, and a terminal date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense shall remain qualified for those medals," the executive order reads. "Upon application, any such member may be awarded either the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal or the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal in lieu of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or the Armed Forces Service Medal." No one may be awarded more than one of the four medals for service in the same approved expedition or operation to combat terrorism. No one is entitled to more than one award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal or the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. The medals may be awarded posthumously. Department of Defense and military service officials, including the Coast Guard, are working on provisions to award the medals. (Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service) |
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