NATO ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) Medal

Criteria: Awarded to all U.S. Armed Forces’ personnel having served with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan as members of units or staffs in the Joint Operations Area in the country. The area of eligibility is delineated by the political boundaries of the International Security Assistance Force. The service must be 30 days – either continuous or accumulated – from July 31, 2006, to a future date yet-to-be determined.

This medal is manufactured with a European-style pin-mounted backing – unlike traditional U.S.-style backings. The appearance is identical to U.S. awards when mounted, however.