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Requirements: The Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized to members of the Armed Forces who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea from 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined. The area of eligibility encompasses all land area of the Republic of Korea, and the contiguous water out to 12 nautical miles, and all air spaces above the land and water areas. Criteria: Service members must have been assigned, attached or mobilized to units operating in the area of eligibility for 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days, or meet the following criteria:


The Interesting thing is this is a campaign medal and as such a person earning this award is eligible for membership in the VFW

So does this mean that a 6 week TDY to Red Cloud adds another ribbon/medal to my rack, just wonderful, I ordered a set of miniature medals for dress occasions last month and knew nothing about this?