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.

2 days ago · It is awarded to Servicemembers of the Armed Forces of the United States who, after 1 April 1975, distinguished themselves by meritorious direct participation in a DoD- or DA-approved …

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 …

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 …

The Humanitarian Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States and their Reserve components who, subsequent to April 1, 1975, distinguish themselves as individuals or …

No more than one Humanitarian Service Medal shall be awarded to any Service member. For subsequent acts or operations justifying award of the medal, service stars shall be awarded and …

Periods beyond immediate relief are considered to be established, ongoing operations beyond the initial emergency conditions, and these periods are no longer eligible for the Humanitarian Service Medal …

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 …

The Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) is awarded to military members, including Reserve components, who, after 1 April 1979, distinguished themselves by meritorious direct participation in a …

Established on January 19, 1977, the Humanitarian Service Medal honors United States Armed Forces members who carry out service in direct support of humanitarian operations or initiatives, such as …