Full eligibility criteria for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service medals are contained in Department of Defense Manual 1348.33, Volume 2, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards.

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U.S. First Army soldiers held a ceremony in honor of Waverly Woodson Jr. on the beach where he came ashore and was wounded.

One of the most interesting things that happens on Reddit's military threads is when people find old family military awards and post a picture asking redditors to identify the ribbons and medals.