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Receiving a national defense medal typically indicates that you served in the military during a designated period of national defense, but it does not automatically classify you as a veteran. A veteran is generally defined as someone who has served in the armed forces and has been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Therefore, while the medal signifies military service, additional factors regarding your discharge status and length of service determine veteran status.

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National Defense Service Medal was created on 1953-04-22.


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The correct order is: National Defense Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Korean Defense Service Medal Use the following website if you have any other precedence questions. http://kepler.pratt.duke.edu/USMCRibbons.html http://kepler.pratt.duke.edu/USNRibbons.html http://kepler.pratt.duke.edu/USCGRibbons.html


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With some exceptions, like dishonorable discharges, all servicemen have been awarded a medal, just completing basic training might earn them the National Defense ribbon. Therefore all veterans are decorated veterans...however, what the term "decorated veteran" has come to mean to people in general; is a veteran that has been awarded a medal for valor (decorated for valor or decorated for heroism). So even though a servicemember is decorated with a medal (only the ribbon is actually worn), only the ones "for valor" are generally what the term "decorated veteran" pertains to.


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National Defence Service Medal? Serve in the military during a time of war or major military conflict.


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National Defense Medal, the Global War on Terror Medal, and the Army Service Medal.


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The National Defense Service Medal features a bronze star in the center, surrounded by a laurel wreath. The medal's ribbon is predominantly green with thin white stripes on each edge. The design symbolizes the dedication and service of military personnel during times of national emergency or conflict. Overall, it conveys a sense of honor and commitment to national defense.


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