Thursday, April 24, 2008

Campaign stars to adorn medals

The DoD announced Monday that campaign stars are authorized for wear on the Afghanistan and Iraq campaign medals.

The campaign stars recognize servicemembers’ participation in DoD-designated campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq. 

Servicemembers who have qualified for the ACM or ICM may display a bronze campaign star on their medal for each designated campaign phase in which they participated. The stars will be worn on the suspension and campaign ribbon of the campaign medal.

The campaign phases and associated dates established for the ACM are:
1. Liberation of Afghanistan - Sept. 11, 2001, to Nov. 30, 2001.
2. Consolidation I - Dec. 1, 2001, to Sept. 30, 2006.
3. Consolidation II - Oct. 1, 2006, to a date to be determined. 
The campaign phases and associated dates established for the ICM are:
1. Liberation of Iraq - March 19, 2003, to May 1, 2003.
2. Transition of Iraq - May 2, 2003, to June 28, 2004.
3. Iraqi Governance - June 29, 2004, to Dec. 15, 2005.
4. National Resolution - Dec. 16, 2005, to a date to be determined.
Servicemembers should contact their respective military departments for specific implementation guidance.