Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Posted on Aug 23, 2016
What does a W/3BSS mean on SouthWest Asia Medal from desert storm?
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Subsequent "Campaigns." Each campaign rates its own medal. Presence in the Conflict is the base medal, and each of the following adds 1 star.
Defense of Saudi Arabia August 2, 1990 January 16, 1991
Liberation and Defense of Kuwait January 17, 1991 April 11, 1991
Southwest Asia Cease-Fire April 12, 1991 November 30, 1995
It gets a little weird when you are outside that 1990-1995 date range, because this medal is replaced with Armed Forces Expeditionary or Navy (or Marine) Expeditionary.
Defense of Saudi Arabia August 2, 1990 January 16, 1991
Liberation and Defense of Kuwait January 17, 1991 April 11, 1991
Southwest Asia Cease-Fire April 12, 1991 November 30, 1995
It gets a little weird when you are outside that 1990-1995 date range, because this medal is replaced with Armed Forces Expeditionary or Navy (or Marine) Expeditionary.
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With 3 Bronze Service Stars for subsequent awards. With the Initial Ribbon/Medal that means the Service Member was in the Persian Gulf 4 times. I only have 1BSS on Mine but I do Have 4 BSS on my Good Conduct Award.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
2 Times in the Persian Gulf was enough for me (Desert Storm/Southern Watch 91 & Desert Strike 96). Too Damn Hot.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
I also have an Oak Leaf on my JMUC but for the Life of me I only remember the award for Fiery Vigil, I can't remember what the second award is for.
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SFC Steve Renner
negative...the 3 bronze service stars are not for subsequent deployments...they are for the campaigns during ds/ds....1. the defense of saudi arabia...2. the liberation of kuwait.....3. the cease fire...there are dates for eligibility for each star
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SGT John Fielden
I was on Nimitz for ODS.
We were the seventh carrier on station, relieving the Independence 30Jan.
We were the seventh carrier on station, relieving the Independence 30Jan.
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