The United States of America: Armed Forces Service Medal

Ribbon: Stripes of shades of green, gold and light blue.

Instituted: 11 January 1996.

Awarded: To members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, after 1 June 1992, participate in, as member of U.S. a military unit, a military operation that is deemed to be a "significant activity" and during which they ncounter no foreign armed opposition or imminent threat of hostile action.

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