The current position of the Department of Defense concerning the Korea Defense Service Medal could become problematic for numerous service members who receive this award. As most veterans and Congress members are aware, campaign medals grant its bearer veterans protective status. This also includes veteran’s preference for jobs under the law.

Is the korea defense service medal a campaign medal or deployment medal? 10 USC SECTION 7286 states it's a Campaign P. Simmons Retired Marine Corps lawyer and Veterans Services Officer (VSO) with 12+ yrs. of experience.

Customer: I have on my DD214 listed Vietnam service medal AFM900-3 and Vietnam Campaign medal AFM 900-3. I did not go to Vietnam while in the air force but went to Vietnam as a civilian TECH REP working on army aircraft while an inactive reserves prior to final discharge certificate was issued December !st 1969.

Customer: What is the likelihood of getting Meritorious Service Medal Upgraded to a Bronze Star Medal. I was the Command Master Chief of a Navy F-14 fighter squadron. I meet all the criteria to get a BSM. Lawyer's Assistant: OK. The Military Lawyer will need to help you with this.

Is the korea defense service medal a campaign medal or deployment medal? 10 USC SECTION 7286 states it's a Campaign P. Simmons Retired Marine Corps lawyer and Veterans Services Officer (VSO) with 12+ yrs. of experience.

Is the korea defense service medal a campaign medal or deployment medal? 10 USC SECTION 7286 states it's a Campaign P. Simmons Retired Marine Corps lawyer and Veterans Services Officer (VSO) with 12+ yrs. of experience.

Customer: I served 3 years in the Regular Army (65-67), including 19 months in Korea. I received an honorable discharge. My personal file indicates I was awarded the Good Conduct and NDSM medals, but they were never presented to me. I am wondering how I can receive them and, as well, if I am eligible for the Korean Defense Sercvice medal. Thank you

Is the korea defense service medal a campaign medal or deployment medal? 10 USC SECTION 7286 states it's a ...

Customer: I am a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor employed by a major federal contracting company that supports the U.S. Army in Colorado. I believe I am currently facing whistleblower retaliation, initiated by a Department of the Army Civilian (DAC) and an Army Contracting Officer's Representative (ACOR) overseeing an intelligence branch.

Is the korea defense service medal a campaign medal or deployment medal? 10 USC SECTION 7286 states it's a ...