has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means... military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Veteran Status...
forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air... service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant...
forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air... service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant...