NJ Global War on Terrorism Medal

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NJ Global War on Terrorism Medal

Introduction

In an effort to recognize New Jersey Servicemembers who have contributed to America's War on Terror, a bi-partisan bill to create a New Jersey Global War on Terrorism Medal was signed into law on January 4, 2021. The law (P.L. 2020, c. 147) creates a state medal that the Governor can award to Servicemembers or Veterans who served for at least 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days in one of eight military operations related to the United States' War on Terror.

Eligibility

Veterans who meet all of the following criteria.

Criteria:

A resident of the State upon entry into service or has been a resident of this State for at least 20 years in the aggregate.
Awarded an honorable discharge and according to the federal DD214 served in at least one of the following Operations:
- Enduring Freedom
- Noble Eagle
- Iraqi Freedom
- Nomad Shadow
- New Dawn
- Inherent Resolve
- Freedom’s Sentinel
- Odyssey Lightning

How To Apply

Individuals applying for the award must complete an Application for State Medals and provide a copy of the service member's official discharge document(s) attesting to the fact that an Honorable Discharge was granted. One application can be used to apply for multiple NJ state medals.

Copy of death certificate for posthumous awards is required.

Note: No person shall be entitled to more than one award of the NJ Global War on Terrorism Medal.