The Southwest Asia Service Medal (SASM or SWASM) was a military award of the United States Armed Forces which was created by order of President George H.W. Bush on March 12, 1991. The award is intended to recognize those military service members who performed duty as part of the Persian Gulf War and for a time thereafter.

A service star is a miniature bronze or silver five-pointed star 3 ⁄ 16 inch (4.8 mm) in diameter that is authorized to be worn by members of the eight uniformed services of the United States on medals and ribbons to denote an additional award or service period. [1] The service star may also be referred to as a campaign star or battle star ...

The three campaigns that can be represented with a bronze service start are Defense of Saudi Arabia )2 August 1990 to 16 January 1991), Liberation and Defense of Kuwait (17 January 1991 to 11 April 1991), and Southwest Asia Cease-Fire 12 (April 1991 to 30 November 1995).

Service stars - effective 9 February 2015, to recognize individual participation in each of the approved operations that a service member participates in, a 3 ⁄ 16 inch bronze service star is worn on the suspension and service ribbon of the medal, with a 3 ⁄ 16 inch silver star being worn in lieu of five bronze stars.

2025年2月3日 · -Liberation and Defense of Kuwait, Jan. 17, 1991 - April 11, 1991, and -Southwest Asia Cease Fire Campaign, April 12, 1991 to Nov. 30, 1995. A bronze service star is worn for participation in each respective campaign period.

1990年8月2日 · -Liberation and Defense of Kuwait, Jan. 17, 1991 - April 11, 1991, and -Southwest Asia Cease Fire Campaign, April 12, 1991 to Nov. 30, 1995. A bronze service star is worn for participation in each respective campaign period.

2018年8月19日 · Southwest Asia Service Medal (SASM or SWASM) is a campaign medal for the designated periods: Defense of Saudi Arabia – August 2, 1990 to January 16, 1991 Liberation and Defense of Kuwait – January 17, 1991 to April 11, 1991,

The Southwest Asia Service Medal (also known as SASM or SWASM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces created by order of President George H.W. Bush to recognize those military service members who performed duty during the years of the Persian Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and November 30, 1995.

This medal is given to all members of the Kuwait Army, Navy and Air Force, Police and Fire service after 5 years service. There normally is a small 5 pointed star on the ribbon. After 10 years service the recipient receives the "Silver" class, silver/grey ribbon with yellow stripes, and after 15 years service, the "Gold" class.

Subsequent awards in a different mission are denoted by a Bronze Service Star. Not more than one U.N. ribbon may be worn at one time. User Tags Detailing this Ribbon: