The command relocated its headquarters from Panama in 1999 where it had been for almost a hundred years providing security and assistance, to Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. The Joint Meritorious Unit Award recognized Army South Soldiers and civilians who were assigned to JTF-Haiti. The award was for supporting military troops who were sent by U.S. President Bill . 0000002789 00000 n On the reverse side of the medal is the shield from the United States Coat of Arms above two laurel branches separated by a bullet, all within the circumscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".[2]. Senator Sam Nunn and retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Colin Powell persuaded the leaders of Haiti to step down and allow the elected officials to return to power. Let our history recall that you answered the call of duty, you did your job, you advanced America's mission. . Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. bKxx~LW71Dd!2rl(cHnu;.oW_(B>sX.6a/B(dz' endstream endobj 4 0 obj<> endobj 5 0 obj<> endobj 6 0 obj<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 7 0 obj<>stream 0000007708 00000 n ArabIsraeli War (Operation Nickel Grass), Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, waters of the Arabian / Persian Gulf (, Southwest Asia (Operation Southern Watch), Southwest Asia (Maritime Intercept Operations), Southwest Asia (Operation Vigilant Sentinel). The Navy Expeditionary Medal and the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal. Vietnam Service Medal. PDF Task Force 1-22 Infantry From Homestead to Port-au-prince - Dtic 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. Please note, that the Department Defense determines who is entitled to receive a medal, and under what circumstances. Operation UPHOLD DEMOCRACY and RESTORE DEMOCRACY, Hall of Valor: The Military Medals Database. The United States responded with Operation UPHOLD DEMOCRACY, the movement of forces to Haiti to support the return of Haitian democracy. 0000010382 00000 n Operation Uphold Democracy Display Recognition Operation Uphold Democracy: Military Support for Democracy in Haiti On 1 October 1991, the 437th Transportation Squadron was reorganized under the 437th Logistics Group. Restricted - Partly. Starting in 1999, awards submitted to the Commandant of the Marine Corps were processed on the Marine Corps awards system named the Awards Processing System. 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). (cK\,9S|sq,SUF1QYH. HVn:+fI!EnFEVJr;J(HggInQV&Y &5iLhU D:c jxFDAIi@wbaD+Lz(7 ?DfFTxxiwq President Aristide urged the populace to remain calm until his return. JOINT MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD (JMUA) JTF KENYA AND SOCCENT HUMANITARIAN ASST SURVEY. Despite the insistent diplomatic efforts of the American delegation and the insinuation that force would be used if required, negotiations were at a virtual stalemate for the entire time with General Cdras refusing to concede to the legitimacy of the democratic elections.