Does the new expeditionary medal for global warfare pertain to any vets in RP?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:18:21 -0400

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Release No: NR-079-15 March 12, 2015 DoD Authorizes Global War on Terrorism Medals for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel The Department of Defense announced today that Operation Freedom’s Sentinel is now a qualifying operation for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Service members deployed to Afghanistan for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel continue to be recognized through award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. However, service members deployed abroad in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel outside of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal area of eligibility are now eligible for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Those service members deployed in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel who have previously been recognized with the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for other qualifying operations are eligible to wear a service star on the medal or

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Mar 13 at 2015 9:21 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:21:21 -0400

No, Just missed out.. Retired! But I do have one.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Mar 13 at 2015 9:39 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:39:49 -0400

I got out before the service medal was awarded. I qualify for it, but was never issued. Since they added service stars, and multiple campaigns, it's gotten even more confusing for me and I don't even try to keep track now.

Response by PFC Nathaniel Thedford made Mar 13 at 2015 9:45 PM

PFC Nathaniel Thedford — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:45:53 -0400

I qualify to get it but not going through the trouble to make it official. Didn't join for the ribbons, was just a perk of the job I guess.

Response by COL Roxanne Arndt made Mar 13 at 2015 11:18 PM

COL Roxanne Arndt — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 23:18:37 -0400

The only award I want is my retirement award which is 16 months and counting that I've been waiting.....Such gratitude on the part of the Reserve System.