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Issue Regulations: The Antarctica Service Medal
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The Antarctica Service Medal was established by Act of Congress (Public Law
86-600, 86th Congress) on July 7, 1960. Administratively, the Antarctica Service
Medal is a Department of Defense service medal. This medal is a continuation of
the series of medals established by Congress to commemorate polar expeditions.
Specifically, it is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United
States, any U.S. Citizen, or any resident alien of the United States who, after
January 1, 1946 has served or serves on the Antarctic Continent or in support of
U.S. operations there. No minimum time limits for participation at sea or ashore
south of latitude 60 degrees south were required prior to June 1, 1973. However,
since that date a minimum time limit for the award has been set at 30 days. Each
day of duty at any outlying station...

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