National Defense Service Medal
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The National Defense Service Medal is a service award of the United States Armed Forces established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953. Wikipedia
Awarded for: Military service during a time designated by the Secretary of Defense
Campaign(s): Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and the Global War on Terrorism
Eligibility: Member of the United States Armed Forces during qualifying periods of national emergency
First awarded: April 22, 1953 – July 27, 1954 (retroactive to June 27, 1950)
Last awarded: December 31, 2022
Presented by: the U.S. Department of Defense
Status: Inactive