In 1968, the AFEM was awarded for Naval operations in defense of the USS Pueblo, which was seized by North Korea, as well as for Korean Service, and awarded for Thailand and Cambodia operations in 1973.
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The AFEM has been issued for numerous operations in the Persian Gulf, most notably Operation Earnest Will, which began in 1987 and lasted until the eve of Operation Desert Shield.
Participants in Operation Desert Spring are entitled to receive the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
While on duty, the squadron earned the Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation (2 awards), Meritorious Unit Commendation (5 awards), Battle Efficiency Award (1972), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (3 awards), and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Medal of Honor | United States Army Air Forces | Israel Defense Forces | Canadian Forces | Meritorious Service Medal (United States) | Meritorious Service Medal | Bronze Star Medal | British Armed Forces | United States Armed Forces | National Defense Service Medal | American Forces Network | Newbery Medal | Distinguished Service Medal | Air Medal | Brownlow Medal | Distinguished Service Medal (Army) | Defense Superior Service Medal | Canadian Expeditionary Force | Presidential Medal of Freedom | National Medal of Science | Congressional Gold Medal | American Expeditionary Forces | United States Air Forces in Europe | Canadian Forces Decoration | Caldecott Medal | British Expeditionary Force | Vietnam Service Medal | Commendation Medal | Singapore Armed Forces | Distinguished Conduct Medal |
Among his awards are the Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Grenada), and the National Defense Service Medal.