National Defense Service Anodized Miniature Medal UNIFORM HEADWEAR The majority of recipients are

The majority of recipients are field grade officers

Navy can bestowed upon a civilian not employed by the Navy

The Wintered Over Device is given to personnel in order to illustrate the number of winters served on the Antarctica continent

Criteria: Worn on the Army peaked cap

Combat Readiness Medal

National Defense Service Anodized Miniature Medal UNIFORM HEADWEAR The majority of recipients areNational Defense Service Anodized Miniature Medal The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a decoration presented to recognize all military members who have served in active duty during a declared "national emergency". To be eligible, members must have served honorably during one of the following time periods: The Korean War from June 27, 1950 July 27, 1954; The Vietnam War from January 1, 1961 August 14, 1974; The Gulf War from August 2, 1990