On Sept. 19, the U.S. military arrived in Haiti. 0000007729 00000 n A bronze service star is authorized for participation in subsequent U.S. military operations authorized for award of the AFEM (only one award is authorized for each designated U.S. military operation). 0000000016 00000 n and Desert Storm in 1992, Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti in 1994, disaster recovery efforts for TWA Flight 800 and Egypt Air Flight 990, and more recently Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. On 1 October 1991, the 437th Transportation Squadron was reorganized under the 437th Logistics Group. In addition to the two Army Superior Unit Awards, which include an emblem, certificate and streamer and the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army South has previously received seven streamers and two unit awards. And the commitments of the United States in the international community would have proved empty. (Most Recent), Series from Record Group 428: Department of the Navy, 1947-, National Archives at College Park - Electronic Records, National Archives at College Park, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD, 20740-6001. As such, the lead elements of the 3,900-strong paratrooper force[7] had already launched from Fort Bragg, North Carolina and were currently over the Atlantic Ocean. [6] Following the close of Desert Storm,[7] and the engagement in peacekeeping and sanction missions against Iraq, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was issued again for several operations such as Operation Northern Watch, Operation Southern Watch, and Operation Vigilant Sentinel.[2]. Data from AIMS was used to produce letters about approved awards; certificates; monthly statistics for the Secretary of the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps; and various reports including ad hoc reports. Family Members of recipients The 25th Aviation Battalion served in 12 Vietnam campaigns and received two Valorous Unit Awards and two Meritorious Unit Commendations. Some military advisers involved in the 1973 ArabIsraeli War were also awarded the medal for their involvement in the supply and training of the IDF on the use and deployment of anti-tank weapons. Estate Inheritors, You have four display types to choose from:Black & White (No Color)Heavy Bond Enclosure. President Aristide urged the populace to remain calm until his return. The Armed Forces Service Medal for participation in a United States military operation deemed to be a significant activity for which there was no threat of encounter of foreign armed opposition or imminent threat of hostile action. 4 In 1968, the AFEM was awarded for Naval operations in defense of the USSPueblo(AGER-2), which was seized by North Korea, as well as for Korean Service, and awarded for Thailand and Cambodia operations in 1973. The data include the name of the recipient, grade, Social Security Number, award recommended, award approved, and the date of approval. Operation Unified Response marked the first official deployment of Army South's headquarters since its designation as the Army component command to SOUTHCOM and its relocation to Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in 2003. 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines once again landed in Cap Haitian, Haiti on 20 September 1994. It is now my privilege to present all of you and General Shelton with your awards. The Active and History file types contains information about awards and decorations of honor given to military and civilian personnel. Working with the armies of these countries and other nations, Army South has been extremely successful in building partner nation capacity and supporting security operations that counter the growing 21st Century threat to peace and security from transnational criminal organizations in the Western Hemisphere. Numerous 210' and 270' medium endurance cutters, a 180' buoy tender USCGCGentian, as well as 110' patrol boats worked with Navy SEAL gunboats to provide security for forces entering and exiting the twelve-mile exclusion zone and Port-au-Prince Harbor. documenting the period ca. HDQO0+42nQGd$j\2fNvQ4'=CGKq$0M%!Xm.F}*brCmv1TVd"c^'FUgmY=/w{o On the ground, you have done a magnificent job of laying a secure foundation for the future. 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry distinguished themselves by gallantry in action during Operation DESERT STORM as they captured a large enemy bunker complex which contained a large cache of ammunition, weapons and soldiers to include a Battalion Commander and his staff, on 24 February 1991. Only one GWOT-EM is awarded for each operation (five bronze service stars are authorized for six approved deployment operations). 3391 (November 30, 1971), CITATIONThe President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Staff Sergeant Eldon A. Bargewell, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Command and Control (North), Task Force 1, Studies and Observations Group, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, attached to U.S. Army Vietnam Training Advisory Group (TF1AE), U.S. Army Vietnam Training Support Headquarters. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, whether listed here or not, is qualifying for veteran's preference. The United States responded with Operation UPHOLD DEMOCRACY, the movement of forces to Haiti to support the return of Haitian democracy. The military regime would still be in power in Haiti, terrorizing the people there. NOTE: The President spoke at 2:47 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. (Light) during Operation. 0000005432 00000 n Staff Sergeant Bargewells extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. [8], In one case on 20 September, recently landed U.S. Army soldiers in Port-au-Prince stood by while a protesting crowd was violently dispersed by the Haitian police, resulting in a civilian death. Operation UPHOLD DEMOCRACY and RESTORE DEMOCRACY (Haiti USS AMERICA CV-66), Operation NOBLE ANVIL/ALLIED FORCE (Bosnia/Kosovo), Operation ENDURING FREEDOM-NATO (Afghanistan). The move worked, and the junta backed down. Tens of thousands of refugees would continue to pose a threat to our region's stability. The Arrowhead device is authorized for United States Army, United States Air Force, and United States Space Force personnel who are awarded the medal through participation in an airborne or amphibious assault. The agency developed AIMS to support the processing of award recommendations submitted for approval by the Chief of Naval Operations, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Secretary of the Navy. Served in the U.S. Armed Forces after July 1, 1958, and participated in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, or U.S. operations of assistance for friendly foreign nations. The bronze oak leaf cluster represents one additional award, while the silver oak leaf cluster is worn in lieu of five bronze oak leaf clusters. @1[-[Zr4;]pf:(ppt,}Xb%.E{mm9t IyF52uFICmAQa;v{L+67F~uZj^ g-A\Q6C> |bva8QRQE`l?`0sF=/)42nO>zvBo yiBWLn# QZow5"+!o4)J3_23>!5Y ?ne0]vAs[%?/CW0 Secretary Perry, Admiral Owens, members of the Joint Chiefs; to General Shelton and Mrs. Shelton, members of the Shelton family; to the representatives of each of our military services who served in Haiti and their families; all the other distinguished guests here, welcome to the Rose Garden. Your ORIGINAL HOMETOWN and State are asked for because that confirms who you are in your shipmate's memories. Hall of Valor: The Military Medals Database). Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. Through your efforts, General, Haiti today is democratic and free and much more secure. HVKO0_qkUhKr`CiY mP;GtZ!dyXYpTMXG1 LqOAx0hLU[F1Exz~HU %iFBWZC[|'j).T*[%gete{Zdm}dS)bPX=eSwh2m T^@RBX-NVTTf9.Yu. To remove all uncertainty from the general's mind, he was reminded by the delegation that the 82nd Airborne Division had also spearheaded overwhelmingly decisive victories during Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada and Operation Just Cause in Panama in the recent past. By Lt. Col. Antwan C. Williams, Army South Public Affairs OfficeJanuary 12, 2012. [citation needed]. HullNumber.com does not share your information. PHONE: 301-837-0470; FAX: 301-837-3574; EMAIL: cer@nara.gov. The operation began with the alert of United States and its allies for a forced entry into the island nation of Haiti. Eldon Bargewell enlisted in the US Army in 1967. The public use file replaces the characters in the Social Security Number field with Xs to protect personal privacy under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) b (6) restrictions. 1992-2003 (Iraq); Operation Deny Flight, 1993-1995 (Kosovo, Bosnia and Hercogovina); Operation Uphold Democracy, 1994-1995 (Haiti); and Operation Desert Fox, 1998 (Iraq). Q3}in_Y~Mw@) Jg5r" jpvk$`+)U#34PiKbYmFCx Haiti's long night of fear has given way to a new day of hope. 4 July 1965 to 28 Mar. USARCENT AO Deployment Awards and Decorations . The records include data about awards that were entered . We gather today to honor General Shelton and members of our Armed Forces for their service to our Nation in Operation Uphold Democracy. 0000005840 00000 n startxref Shoulder Sleeve Insignia-Former Wartime Service (SSI-FWTS) is authorized for Soldiers who received CZTE AND HFP/IDP AND were either deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in One Navy interpreter was wounded and several Haitians lost their lives. The 10th Mountain Division was relieved in place by units of the 25th Infantry Division (Light) under command of Major General George A. Fisher Jr. A sense of security and hope has replaced the climate of fear. The Battalion conducted various missions in and around the capital city of Port-au-Prince, assisting in the reestablishment of the democratically elected government within Haiti. Awards for Marines submitted for approval to the Secretary of the Navy continue to be processed on AIMS. Issue RequirementsYou must submit the following: Be advised that on request any knowingly fraudulent document sent by you will be released to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that may result in prosecution and/or fine/imprisonment. American rules of engagement were very restrictive; even paramilitary junta supporters in FRAPH were to be treated as a legitimate political entity and thus not subject to neutralization unless they attacked first. 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The Distinguished Service Cross is equivalent to the Navy Cross (Navy and Marine Corps, and Coast Guard when operating under the authority of the Department of the Navy) and the Air Force Cross (Air Force). [4], During the early years of the Vietnam War, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was issued for initial operations in South Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Although similar in name, this award is unrelated to the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and is presented for duty performed on U.S. Air Force deployments. (US) Army Regulation 600-8-22 Chapter 2-12, Tables 2-2, 2-3 and 2-4, dated 11 December 2006. The Antarctica Service Medal for participating in scientific, direct support, or exploratory operation on the Antarctic Continent. History [ edit] Within minutes, General Cdras capitulated under the most favorable terms available to him at that time. [12] Operation Uphold Democracy officially ended on 31 March 1995, when it was replaced by the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH). On December 7, 1970, the Battalion left Vietnam for Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Following this original issuance, the AFEM was made retroactive to 1958 and issued for actions in Lebanon, Taiwan, Republic of the Congo, Quemoy and Matsu, and for duty in Berlin between 1961 and 1963. 0000002789 00000 n HVn:+fI!EnFEVJr;J(HggInQV&Y &5iLhU D:c jxFDAIi@wbaD+Lz(7 ?DfFTxxiwq Restricted - Partly. The Joint Meritorious Unit Award recognized Army South Soldiers and civilians who were assigned to JTF-Haiti. t.VX(v. 1994. The rebuilding process has begun. In the modern era, service members who were authorized one of these medals are occasionally permitted to choose between receipt of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or the service specific expeditionary medal. The Medal of Freedom for meritorious achievements or meritorious service to the United States on or after December 7, 1941, in the war against an enemy outside the continental limits of the United States. Southwest Asia VIGILANT SENTINEL 1 Dec 1995 - 15 Feb 1997 Southwest Asia Maritime Intercept Operation 1 Dec 1995 - 18 Mar 2003 Southwest Asia SOUTHERN WATCH 1 Dec 1995 - 18 Mar 2003 Bosnia - Herzegovina & Croatia. endstream endobj 687 0 obj<> endobj 688 0 obj<> endobj 689 0 obj<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 690 0 obj<> endobj 691 0 obj<> endobj 692 0 obj<> endobj 693 0 obj<>stream "I am extremely proud of this command, the Soldiers, civilians and leaders who made our deployment to Haiti a success," said Maj. Gen. Simeon G. Trombitas, commander of Army South who also led the unit's deployment, and succeeded Lt. Gen. K. P. "Ken" Keen, the first commander of Joint Task Force-Haiti and former U.S. Southern Command, or SOUTHCOM, military deputy commander. Operation Uphold Democracy (19 September 1994 - 31 March 1995) was an intervention designed to remove the military regime installed by the 1991 Haitian coup d'tat that overthrew the elected President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Jean Bertrand Aristide returned to Haiti in October 1994 after 3 years of forced exile. The service star may also be referred to as a campaign star or battle star depending on which award authorized the star and the manner in which the device is used for the award. This included the Joint Material Management Center, JMMC and the follow on civilian contractor LOGCAP including a senior Defense Support Agency CELL. After breaking the enemy assault, the team withdrew to a nearby guard. The AFEM and the Navy/Marine Expeditionary Medal cannot be bestowed simultaneously for the same action. They include Operation Just Cause, a mission in Panama to restore power to elected official Guillermo Endara and arrest dictator Manual Noriega in 1989, and Operation Uphold Democracy, a. In November of the same year, MALS-26 was awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, along with HMM-261, for meritorious achievement in the Persian Gulf while assisting in the destruction of the Sirri and Sassan oil platforms. Its abrupt collapse, he feared, would start a rapid and uncontrollable social decompression that might result in a large-scale insurgency. The squadron also played a key role and the invasion of Haiti (Operation UPHOLD DEMOCRACY). [2], The AFEM has been issued for numerous operations in the Persian Gulf, most notably Operation Earnest Will, which began in 1987 and lasted until the eve of Operation Desert Shield.