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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Patch — Embroidered Patch
When the Nation Called
The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal recognizes participation in military operations that don't qualify for a specific campaign medal — the deployments and contingencies that keep the military busy between the wars that make headlines. This patch represents service in the dozens of operations that have kept American forces engaged around the globe.
The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was established by Executive Order 10977 on December 4, 1961, and has been awarded for participation in over 50 military operations since its creation. These include operations in Lebanon, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Panama, Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, Kosovo, and numerous other contingencies that required the deployment of American military forces. The AFEM is awarded when no specific campaign medal has been authorized for the operation, making it the catch-all recognition for the countless smaller deployments that characterize American military engagement worldwide. For the service members who earn it, each AFEM represents a real deployment with real risks.
Perfect For:
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal holders, contingency operation veterans, multiple deployment service members, campaign medal collectors, military expedition commemorators, and medal patch enthusiasts
Every deployment counted. Every operation recognized.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
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Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
