Kosovo Campaign Medal
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| Founder: | Bill Clinton |
| Foundation year: | 2000 |
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| Carrying method: | on the band on the left side of the chest |
The Kosovo Campaign Medal is a military award of the US Armed Forces , on instruction from Bill Clinton was introduced on 3 May 2000th The award is given to soldiers who have served in Kosovo since March 24, 1999 until today .
The Order of Merit is awarded to members of the US Armed Forces who have participated in subsequent operations for 30 consecutive days or more than 60 days.
- Operation Allied Force : March 24, 1999 to June 10, 1999
- Operation Allied Harbor : April 4, 1999 to September 1, 1999
- Operation Shining Hope : April 4, 1999 to July 10, 1999
- Operation Noble Anvil : March 24, 1999 to July 20, 1999
- Operation Joint Guardian : June 11, 1999 pending completion of this operation
The award was also given to the participants in the following task forces .
- Task Force Hawk: April 5, 1999 to June 24, 1999
- Task Force Saber: March 31, 1999 to July 8, 1999
- Task Force Hunter: April 1, 1999 to November 1, 1999
- Task Force Falcon: June 11, 1999 pending the completion of Operation Joint Guardian
The winners of the Kosovo Campaign Medal can also be awarded the NATO medal for the NATO-led foreign mission in Kosovo ( KFOR ).
See also
Web links
Commons : Kosovo Campaign Medal (United States) - Collection of images, videos and audio files
- Naval Historical Center (English)
- Pentagon.mil (English)
- Marksmedals.com (English)