Antarctica Service Medal
Antarctica Service Medal | |
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Service ribbon | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Korean Service Medal |
Equivalent | Army: Arctic Tab Naval Service: Navy Arctic Service Ribbon Air and Space Forces: Air and Space Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon with Arctic "A" Device Coast Guard: Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal |
Next (lower) | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
The Antarctica Service Medal (ASM) was established by the
- Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal
- Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal
- United States Antarctic Expedition Medal
The Antarctica Service Medal is considered an award of the United States Armed Forces, issued in the name of the U.S. Department of Defense, and is authorized for wear on active duty uniforms. The medal may also be awarded to U.S. civilians and citizens of foreign nations who participate in a U.S. Antarctic expedition on the continent at the invitation of a participating U.S. agency (for example, National Science Foundation).[6]
The
Criteria
To qualify for the Antarctica Service Medal, personnel must train or serve ten days stationed on the Antarctic continent, or aboard vessels in Antarctic waters, defined as south of 60 degrees latitude.[7] Flight crews performing transport missions to Antarctica qualify for one day of service for each flight mission performed within a 24-hour time period.[8] Civilians who work in a research facility or on a research vessel are also eligible to receive the Antarctica Service Medal through the National Science Foundation, provided that they also remain south of 60 degrees latitude for a cumulative period of 10 days, or 30 days if prior to October 10, 2008.[9]
Appearance
The award is issued as a bronze medal, 1+1⁄4 inches in diameter. Its
On its reverse is a polar projection with geodesic lines of the continent of Antarctica across which are the horizontally placed words "COURAGE", "SACRIFICE", and "DEVOTION", all within a circular decorative border of penguins and marine life.
The
Devices
For those personnel performing extended winter service in Antarctica, a "Wintered Over" device is authorized. The "Wintered Over" bar is only worn on the full-size medal's suspension ribbon. The smaller "disc" device is worn on the uniform ribbon to recognize this service.
The Wintered Over device is bestowed to indicate the number of winters served on the Antarctica continent. The device is worn as a disk on the award ribbon and is issued in bronze for one winter service, gold for two, and silver for three or more winters of service. On the full-sized medal a clasp is worn, issued in the same degree, inscribed with the words "Wintered Over".
Partial list of notable recipients
- Delbert Black
- Fredrik Th. Bolin
- Eugene L. Boudette
- Erroll M. Brown
- William A. Cassidy
- Nancy Chabot
- Richard H. Cruzen
- Bill Curtsinger
- Robert L. Dale
- Merton Davies
- David Drewry
- Howell M. Estes II
- Linda L. Fagan
- Joseph D. Healy
- Kelly Jemison
- Christina Koch
- Otto Ludwig Lange
- Wesley L. McDonald
- Michelle Rogan-Finnemore
- Christine Siddoway
- Martin Sponholz
- Paul Tasch
- Carlisle Trost
- Dean Winslow
- Igor Zotikov
References
- ^ "Issuances" (PDF). www.esd.whs.mil. 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-09-12. Retrieved 2018-01-15.
- ^ "The USAP Portal: Science and Support in Antarctica - Antarctica Service Medals and Certificates".
- ^ Additional details and descriptions are given at 32 CFR 578.24.
- ^ "An Act to provide for the presentation of a medal to persons who have served as members of a United States expedition to Antarctica" (PDF). United States Antarctic Program. July 7, 1960. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
- ^ a b "Antarctica Service Medal". The Institute of Heraldry: Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the ARMY. Archived from the original on 2013-12-25. Retrieved December 24, 2013.
- ^ "United States Antarctic Program". Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ "Issuances" (PDF). www.esd.whs.mil. 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-09-12. Retrieved 2018-01-15.
- ^ "Antarctica Service Medal". Air Force Personnel Center. Archived from the original on October 5, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
- ^ "Antarctica Service Medal". United States Antarctica Program. National Science Foundation. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
- ^ "Background and History of the Antarctic Service Medal" (PDF). Antarctic Journal of the United States. Retrieved 2013-12-24.
External links
- "Army Regulation 600–8–22: Military Awards" (PDF). Headquarters, United States Department of the Army. September 15, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 22, 2011.
- "SECNAV M-1650.1: Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual" (PDF). The Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs). August 16, 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2021.