This group is here so that those of us US Navy folks who participated in the evacuation of Saigon, aka Operation Frequent Wind, can amass and share thoughts, ides, and feelings about that "war. After more than four years of trying to acquire the medals on his own through the U.S. Navy and the Department of Defense, Miller turned to Congressman Raul Ruizs office for help. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal | Military Wiki | Fandom The performance of duty in carrying out a mission under the ordinary hazards of war, or participation in extended periods of combat duty, or in a large number of combat missions does not itself justify the award, which is designated to recognize specific acts of heroism on the part of the unit acting as a team. Awarded For Service During the Operation Period. This is erroneous. Inshore Undersea Warfare Group One Well, what had happened I got out in 75 and Congress didnt approve a lot of these ribbons until the late 70s, early 80s.. Operation Eagle Pull & Frequent Wind & S.S. Mayaguez - Facebook Awarded for active participation in ground or air combat during specifically listed military operations. When ordering be sure to ask for the Navy metal bracket that surrounds the RVNGC and RVNCA ribbons. Operation Frequent Wind and Vietnam Service Medal All personnel who participated in Operation Frequent Wind (the evacuation of Saigon) are now automatically authorized the Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. An award will not be made to a unit for actions of one or more of its component parts, unless such unit performed as a total team in a manner justifying the award. National Capitol Historic Sales, P.O. Please contact our Webmaster, Mike Harris (mekong152@99w.us) If you are aware of any Navy unit awards for Vietnam that are not included on the lists, contact Mike with the information. RG = Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal, Color, with Palm VietnamEvacuation:OperationFREQUENTWIND DanielL. (3) Any Servicemember on active duty for the sole purpose of undergoing a physical examination. MUC = Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Operation DESERT STORM. Salinas resident Johnnie Johnson, 66, was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal that recognizes his time in the region, specifically during his time on the USS Coral Sea during Operation Frequent Wind in the 1975 evacuation of Saigon as a member of the United States Navy. (3) Was an evadee or escapee in the combat zone or recovered from a POW status in the combat, zone during the time limitations of the campaign. Please note, that the Department Defense determines who is entitled to receive a medal, and under what circumstances. (e). Miller recalled the beginning of what was known as"Operation Frequent Wind. Operations. Vietnam Vet receives medals 35 years after service, Combat Action Ribbon-Operation Frequent Wind, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with one Bronze star- Operations Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze star- Operation Frequent Wind, Humanitarian Service Medal with one Bronze star- Operations Frequent Wind and New Arrival, 1 man hospitalized after shooting in Clifton, per CPD. 2 0 obj
(d) Public Law 107-314 of 2 December 2002 stipulates that personnel who were awarded the Armed Forces Expeditioanry Medal (AFEM) for their participation in Operation FREQUENT WIND, during the period 29 to 30 April 1975, may elect the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) in lieu of the Armed Forces Expeditioanry Medal (AFEM) for such service. Operation Eagle Pull Display Recognition - amervets.com