Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
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. 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, or U.S. operations of assistance for friendly foreign nations.
| Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal | |
|---|---|
Obverse | |
| Type | Expeditionary medal |
| Presented by | the Department of Defense |
| Eligibility | Served in the U.S. Armed Forces after July 1, 1958, and participated in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, or U.S. operations of assistance for friendly foreign nations. |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | Executive Order 10977, December 4, 1961 |
Service ribbon and streamer | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Antarctica Service Medal |
| Next (lower) | Vietnam Service Medal |
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