Humanitarian Service Medal - Wikipedia
The Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) is a military service medal of the United States Armed Forces which was created on January 19, 1977 by President Gerald Ford under Executive Order 11965.
Humanitarian Service Medal - Air Force's Personnel Center
It was established to honor personnel of the armed forces of the United States who distinguished themselves by meritorious direct participation (hands on) in a significant military act or operation of a humanitarian nature, or have rendered a service to mankind.
Service members who were physically present and provided direct humanitarian assistance to the evacuees during the transportaiton to and initial settlement at the following itermediated, safe...
U.S. Service members, Coast Guardsmen, and Reserve Component (to include the National Guard), who were physically present in Louisiana and provided direct humanitarian assistance during the...
Humanitarian Service Medal — Military Decorations - Military-Ranks.org
What is the Humanitarian Service Medal Decoration? The Humanitarian Service Medal was created in 1977 by order of President Gerald Ford to recognized any member of the military who distinguishes themselves in specified military acts or operations of a humanitarian nature.
Humanitarian Service Medal - NHHC
May 3, 2017 · It is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, after 1 April 1975 distinguished themselves by meritorious direct participation in a Department of Defense approved...
DOD Recognition for Qualifying COVID-19 Operations and …
Jul 1, 2020 · Recently, the department approved award of the Armed Forces Service Medal and Humanitarian Service Medal to recognize service members for their qualifying participation in COVID-19...
The Humanitarian Service Medal: Description and History
Nov 20, 2019 · The Humanitarian Service Medal honors personnel of the U.S. Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves by meritorious or "hands-on" direct participation in a significant military act or operation. The act or operation must be of a humanitarian nature or have rendered a service to mankind.
APPROVAL OF THE HUMANITARIAN SERVICE MEDAL (HSM) FOR …
Sep 30, 2020 · The Department of Defense (DoD) has approved the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) and the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) for award to eligible service members (Active and Reserve...
Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) – APPROVED OPERATIONS The table below lists approved operations for award of the HSM. The Military Departments are responsible for determining individual...