Armed Forces Expeditionary Anodized Mini Medal

Established in 1961, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) is awarded to individuals for their participation in "any U.S. military campaign without an authorized service medal." This encompasses the Cuban Missile Crisis (October 1962 to June 1963), actions in Lebanon, Taiwan, the Congo, Quemoy and Matsu, Berlin operations (1961-1963), initial activities in South Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, Panama, Grenada, Libya, Operation Earnest Will, peacekeeping and sanctions against Iraq, Operation Northern Watch, Operation Southern Watch, Operation Vigilant Sentinel, and United Nations actions in Bosnia and Somalia. Additional awards are indicated by service stars, with U.S. Army personnel involved in airborne or amphibious assaults eligible for the arrowhead device. Certain sailors may receive the Fleet Marine Force combat operation insignia.