Southwest Asia Service Anodized Medal SBBA~Pair~80638~80638|2 1958 when it was replaced

1958 when it was replaced by the Armed Forces Reserve Medal

the medal is typically awarded to senior officers such as the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

For advanced versions of the badge

Bar-tacked stress points

Southwest Asia Service Anodized Medal SBBA~Pair~80638~80638|2 1958 when it was replacedSouthwest Asia Service Anodized Medal The Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) is a decoration presented by the U. S. Armed Forces to recognize military members who served active duty in support of Operation Desert Shield or Desert Storm within designated geographical regions during the Persian Gulf War. Members who served temporary duty must have served 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days to be eligible for the medal unless a waiver is