Texas Afghanistan Campaign Medal
The Texas Afghanistan Campaign Medal is the fifth highest campaign/service award that may be issued to a service member of the Texas Military Forces.[1]
| Texas Afghanistan Campaign Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military award |
| Awarded for | Service |
| Presented by | Texas Military Department |
| Eligibility | Texas Military Forces |
| Status | Currently issued |
| Established | May 28, 2011 |
 Texas Afghanistan Campaign Medal service ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Texas Iraqi Campaign Medal |
| Next (lower) | Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon |
Eligibility
The Texas Afghanistan Campaign Medal shall be issued to any service member of the Texas Military Forces who:[2]
- After 6 October 2001
- Was mobilized into service under command of the United States Armed Forces (Title 10)
- In support of Operation Enduring Freedom
- Without regard to location the service member was deployed
Authority
Awarding
Texas Government Code, Chapter 437 (Texas Military), Subchapter H. (Awards), Section 355 (Other Awards), Line 14.[3]
Legal
The Texas Iraqi Campaign Medal was established by Senator Kirk Watson in Senate Bill 356, authorized by the Eighty-second Texas Legislature, and approved by Governor Rick Perry on May 28, 2011, effective same date.
Notable recipients
| Date | Service Member | Citation | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
See also
References
- "State Awards". TMD.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Bill SB 356, Legislative Session 82(R)". Texas Legislature Online.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Texas Government Code, Chapter 437 (Texas Military), Subchapter H. (Awards), Section 355 (Other Awards), Line 14". Texas Constitution and Statutes.
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