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Southwest Asia Service Medal, served in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD or DESERT STORM between 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995. Air Force Awards and Decorations (enhance color), U.S. Air Force graphic, AFNEWS/PAND. The JPG image is a stylized version whereas the EPS version is a two-dimensional line art illustration.
Background This award, authorized by Executive Order 12754, March 12, 1991, is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who served in support of Operations Desert Shield or Desert Storm between Aug. 2, 1990 and Nov. 30, 1995 in one or more of the following areas: Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, that portion of the Arabian Sea that lies north of 10 degrees north latitude and west of 68 degrees east longitude, and the land areas of Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates; or individuals serving in Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Syria and Jordan (including territorial airspace and waters) directly supporting combat operations between Jan. 17, 1991 and Nov. 30, 1995.
Criteria
Refer to DoD 1348.33-M for specific individual eligibility requirements. This award came with three distinct campaign periods:
Defense of Saudi Arabia, 2 August 1990 - 16 January 1991
Liberation and Defense of Kuwait, 17 January 1991 - 11 April 1991, and
Southwest Asia Cease Fire Campaign, 12 April 1991 to 30 November 1995.
A bronze service star is worn for participation in each respective campaign period.
