The Texas Federal Service Medal, formerly the Texas Service Medal, is a campaign/service award of the Texas Military Department that may be issued to any service member of the Texas Army National Guard or the Texas Air National Guard.[1] Subsequent awards are issued by a bronze or silver star device.[2] It is not awarded to personnel of the Texas State Guard, although, qualifying Texas state guardsmen who have previously been awarded the medal may wear it on their dress uniform.
| Texas Federal Service Medal | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Military award |
| Awarded for | Service under command of United States Armed Forces |
| Description | The service ribbon drape is of yellow, red, blue and green stripes. The medal is bronze with the Alamo Mission in San Antonio and the words "Texas Service Medal" and "U.S. Armed Forces" on the obverse. On the reverse is the Coat of Arms of Texas with the words "Texas National Guard" and "For Service". |
| Presented by | Texas Military Department |
| Eligibility | Texas Military Forces |
| Campaign(s) | Texas Military Conflicts |
| Status | Currently issued |
| Established | May 3, 1963 |
 Texas Federal Service Medal medal ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Texas Recruiting Ribbon |
| Next (lower) | Texas Afghanistan Campaign Medal |
Eligibility edit
The Federal Service Medal shall be issued to any service member of the Texas Military Forces who:[2]
- Was mobilized into service under command of the United States Armed Forces (Title 10)
- From 15 June 1940 to 1 January 1946
- After 1 June 1950
- For more than 90 days
Authority edit
Issuing edit
The Adjutant General of Texas and General officers.[2]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "State Awards". Texas Military Department.
- ^ a b c "Texas Military Department Regulation 1-07, State Military Awards" (PDF). Office of the Adjutant General, Texas Military Department. September 10, 2022. Retrieved April 29, 2023.