Afghanistan Campaign Medal Ribbon with Awards

• Pre-assembled with 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th award bronze star devices
• Each bronze star signifies an additional qualifying campaign phase
• Approved for wear on ASU and AGSU dress uniforms
• Made to military specifications
• Made in the USA

The Afghanistan Campaign Medal is awarded to any member of the United States military who has performed duty within the borders of Afghanistan (or its airspace) for a period of thirty consecutive days or sixty non-consecutive days. The medal is retroactive to October 24, 2001, and is active until a date to be determined. Personnel who have been engaged in combat with an enemy force, or personnel who have been wounded in combat within Afghanistan, may receive the ACM regardless of the number of days spent within the country. The medal is also awarded posthumously to any service member who dies in the line of duty within Afghanistan, including from non-combat injuries such as accidents and mishaps.