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National Defense Service Medal (2001-2022)
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Criteria
The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service... The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service during the current War on Terrorism. In addition, all members of the National Guard and Reserve who were part of the Selected Reserve in good standing between August 2, 1990, to November 30, 1995, are eligible for the National Defense Service Medal. In the case of Navy personnel, Midshipment attending the Naval Academy during the qualifying periods are eligible for this award, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen ae only eligible if they participated in a summer cruise that was in an area which qualified for a campaign medal. MoreHide
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Description
Served duriing Vietnam War
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Mike Golden, Bill Grenier, Joe Monaco, Sam Hare
In port at Victoria, Seychelles Islands sleeping on the beach and swimming in the Indian Ocean.
Being removed as Radio Watch Supervisor for the delay on a Flash message to OD. Job demoted to Circuit Controller of a watch.
Admiral King (COMIDEASTFOR), Capt. Cole (Chief of Staff), Lt. Cdr. McCann (Staff Communications Officer), Chief Welker (Radio Shack Supervisor), RM1 Melborn (Lead Radio PO), RM2 Smith (Watch Supervisor).
Visits to Bombay and Madras India; to Jeddah, S.A.; Mombassa, Kenya cruise. War games in Addis Abbaba, Iran. Visit to Asmara, Ethiopia (Etretria).