Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-S) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces which was created by Executive Order 13289 on 12 March 2003 by President George W. Bush. The award recognizes those military service members who have supported operations to counter terrorism in the War on Terror from 11 September 2001, to a date yet to be determined.
To receive the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a military service member must have served on active duty during a designated anti-terrorism operation for a minimum 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days. For those who were engaged in combat, killed, or wounded in the line of duty the time requirement is waived.