The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces, which was first created in 1961 by Executive Order of President John F. Kennedy.

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) – AUTHORIZED OPERATIONS . The table below lists designated U.S. military operations that have been approved for award of the AFEM. The Military...

This medal was established on Dec. 4, 1961, to be awarded to members of the United States armed forces who, after July 1, 1958, have participated in a United States military operation and encountered foreign armed opposition, or were in danger of …

Personnel who earned the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for service in Vietnam during the period 1 July 1958 to 3 July 1965, inclusive, may elect to receive the Vietnam Service Medal in lieu of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).

2017年5月3日 · The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal can be earned through U.S. military operations, operations in direct support of the United Nations and U.S. operations of assistance to friendly foreign...

2019年3月20日 · the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) is awarded to military members who, after July 1, 1958, participated in a U.S. military operation and encountered foreign armed opposition. It can also be awarded to those who were in significant danger of hostile action by foreign armed forces.

2025年2月5日 · During the late 1950s, it became apparent that a medal was needed to recognize the services of the Armed Forces who participated in the increased involvement of the American military in...

The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal comes with a unique service ribbon, which is worn on the recipient's uniform in situations where the full medal is not worn. If you have earned this decoration, you can wear the service ribbon on your ribbon rack .

The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (or AFEM) is a military award of the United States Armed Force created in 1961 by Executive Order of President John Kennedy. The medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who, after July 1, 1958, participated in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations (UN ...

The ribbon to the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal consists of central pinstripes of blue, white and red (blue to the wearer's right) flanked by light blue. The light blue is flanked in turn with black, brown, gold and green.