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[krnl]

I was on active duty at a training command as an instructor from 11SEP01 to 15DEC02. How do I find out if I rate the GWOT Service Medal? I know my service falls within the proper timeframe, but being at a training command, I'm not sure. Also, I had my DD214 in hand long before the GWOT was authorized, so...just curious...can I add it to my medals?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_War ... vice_Medal

[ChiefinGuam (Alex)]

Rick,

From the https://awards.navy.mil site, there is a list of commands authorized to wear the GWOTSM. It almost seems that everyone except those Sailors that were going through Boot Camp were authorized to wear the award.

Here is a link to the PDF document they have on their site:
GWOTSM Qualified Activities

Not sure if that link will work or not, if it does not, here is how to find it:
Under NDAWS HOME on the left side, click on Documents.
Next, click on Awards News.
After it expands, click on the document entitled "GWOT Service Medal Qualified activities"

Hope this helps!

Alex.

[krnl]

I fixed the URL so it will work in your post above...

hmm.. yep, looks like pretty much everyone on active duty after 11SEP01 is qualified.

I guess I'll add it to my collection then!

Incidentally, while looking around at things - one of the links at the awards site linked to a really neat application at duke.edu. This application gives a nice graphic representation of your ribbons. Select your ribbons, click "Create Graphic" and Wha-Lah!

http://kepler.pratt.duke.edu/USNRibbons.html

I here's how mine looked from the application with my new GWOTSM (well, I added the devices to it...the app isn't smart enough to do the devices). Still pretty cool though!!

ricks-ribbons.gif (7.56 KB) Viewed 149 times

[ChiefinGuam (Alex)]

Oops...yeah, I forgot to click the URL button before pasting that URL. Thanks for the assist!

Alex.