Description While several operations occurred in the geographical areas described above between April 12, 1991, and November 30, 1995, including Operation Provide Comfort (June 1, 1992 – November 30, 1995), Operation Southern Watch (August 27, 1992 – April 29, 2003) and Operation Vigilant Warrior (October 14, 1994 – December 21, 1994), these operations were covered under the third campaign, Southwest Asia Cease-Fire. Service in Operations that extended beyond the final campaign date of November 30, 1995 were recognized by awards of either the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or the Armed Forces Service Medal. Thus, the maximum number of bronze service stars that are authorized to be worn for the Southwest Asia Service Medal's ribbon or streamer is three.
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
January / 1992
To Month/Year
November / 1995
Last Updated: Mar 16, 2020
Personal Memories
Memories Fire Aboard Ship. Ship put in Bahrain for a month during this deployment. Then did MODLOC duty and escort duty to Kuwait. Visited UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar.