More than 200 units ranging in size from detachments to groups and brigades have been officially credited for participation in Operations Restore Hope and United Shield, the 2½-year relief and evacuation campaign in Somalia.
Soldiers who were assigned to these units and who participated in the campaigns generally are
eligible for the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the United Nations Medal.
The campaign also generated several combat awards, including 103 Bronze Stars for Valor, 188 Purple Hearts, 41 Silver Stars, and posthumous Medals of Honor for Master Sgt. Gary Gordon and Sgt. 1st Class Randall Shugart.
Units officially credited with participating in the Somalia campaign are at this link:
Operations in Somalia campaign credit (PDF)
Of the 3,515 recipients, 93 are Black; 59 are Hispanic or Latino; 35 are Asian or Pacific Islander; 33 are Native American; and 18 are Jewish.
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Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 6.
The George W. Bush Institute is urging the current administration to support programs and resources to help veterans successfully transition to civilian li
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The Army was the last to release its updated policy following a directive issued by the Pentagon.
China claims balloon is weather research “airship” that blew off course.
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