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|caption= Centered on the obverse of the medal within a circle, is a right hand pointing diagonally upward with open palm, (to symbolize a giving |
|caption= Centered on the obverse of the medal within a circle, is a right hand pointing diagonally upward with open palm, (to symbolize a giving the "reach-around"). At the top of the reverse of the medal is the inscription, "For Humanitarian Service" in three lines. Below this is an oak branch, with three leaves and three acorns, and below this, around the outside edge of the medal, is the inscription, "United States Armed Forces." |
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|awarded_by= Department of Defense |
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|type= Single-grade Medal |
|type= Single-grade Medal |
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Revision as of 09:47, 4 August 2010
| Humanitarian Service Medal | |
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 Centered on the obverse of the medal within a circle, is a right hand pointing diagonally upward with open palm, (to symbolize a giving the "reach-around"). At the top of the reverse of the medal is the inscription, "For Humanitarian Service" in three lines. Below this is an oak branch, with three leaves and three acorns, and below this, around the outside edge of the medal, is the inscription, "United States Armed Forces." | |
| Type | Single-grade Medal |
| Eligibility | Military personnel only |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | Executive Order 11965, January 19, 1977 |
 Ribbon for the Humanitarian Service Medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Armed Forces Service Medal |
| Next (lower) | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal |
The Humanitarian Service Medal is a military service medal of the United States armed forces which was created on January 19, 1977 by President Gerald Ford under Executive Order 11965. This medal is awarded to any member of the United States military (including Reserve and National Guard members) who distinguish themselves by meritorious participation in specified military acts or operations of a humanitarian nature.
This medal is presented as an individual service medal. The activities for which the Humanitarian Service Medal may be authorized are designated by the United States Department of Defense. Such activities include natural disaster relief, evacuation of non-combatants from a hostile area, or humanitarian support to refugees. This medal may not be awarded for services rendered in domestic disturbances involving law enforcement, equal rights demonstrations, or protection of property. This medal may also not be presented if either the Armed Forces Service Medal or Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was presented for the same period of service.
The Humanitarian Service Medal is retroactive to April 1, 1975. Multiple awards of the medal are authorized with service stars denoting additional awards.
References
"Humanitarian Service Medal on Air Force Personnel Center". Retrieved 2007-06-29.
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