Armed Forces Service Anodized Miniature Medal Shadow Boxes captured or killed in action

captured or killed in action were automatically awarded the medal regardless of time served

The term "significant activity" is determined by theater commanders and is usually deemed to be participation in a U

Legionnaire - issued to all other service members ranking lower than those previously mentioned

the insignia is not limited only to this branch of the Navy

The stripes are worn on the left sleeve of Dress Blue

Armed Forces Service Anodized Miniature Medal Shadow Boxes captured or killed in actionArmed Forces Service Anodized Miniature Medal Criteria: The Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) is an award of the U. S. military and was established on January 11th, 1996. The AFSM is given to personnel who partake in "significant activity" for which no other service or campaign medal is accredited. The term "significant activity" is determined by theater commanders and is usually deemed to be participation in a U. S. military operation considered to