The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) was first intended to be a "blanket campaign medal" awarded to service members who served honorably during a designated time period of when a "national emergency" had been declared during a time of war or conflict.

Sep 7, 2022 · In a memorandum signed on Aug. 30, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that the Pentagon will no longer award the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) to service members after...

It is awarded for honorable active military service as a member of the armed forces of the United States including the Coast Guard, during the following periods: -June 27, 1950 to July 27, 1954 - Korean War timeframe. -Jan. 1, 1961 to Aug. 14, 1974 - Vietnam War timeframe.

Dec 7, 2022 · Established near the end of the Korean War, the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) has graced the ribbon racks of millions of veterans. Formal portrait of U.S. Navy Rear Admiral James Bond Stockdale in dress white uniform.

Sep 7, 2022 · Twenty-one years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Defense Department has decided to halt conferral of the National Defense Service Medal, effective Dec. 31.

5 days ago · The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) was established by President Eisenhower per Executive Order 10448, dated 22 April 1953, for service between 27 June 1950 and a date to be...

Sep 6, 2022 · The National Defense Service Medal, awarded to all troops who have served since 9/11, won't be awarded after Dec. 31. (Defense Department)

The National Defense Service Medal will be awarded to all persons in the Naval service who served on active duty at any time between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. [Also see below]

The National Defense Service 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.

Jan 18, 2025 · Technical Specifications and Performance Analysis. The National Defense Service Medal is manufactured by the United States Mint, with the medal and ribbon designed to meet strict quality and specification standards. The medal is made from a brass alloy, with the ribbon featuring a unique pattern of stripes and colors. The weight and dimensions of the medal are …