National Defense Service Miniature Medal SBBA~Double~11175DBR Criteria: The Pararescue Badge is

Criteria: The Pararescue Badge is issued to Air Force personnel assigned to the Pararescue unit

and secured to the button on the shoulder loop

piping and machinery

1961 - August 14

Combat Readiness Medal

National Defense Service Miniature Medal SBBA~Double~11175DBR Criteria: The Pararescue Badge isNational Defense Service Miniature Medal The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a decoration presented to recognize all military members who have served in active duty during a declared "national emergency". To be eligible, members must have served honorably during one of the following time periods: The Korean War from June 27, 1950 July 27, 1954; The Vietnam War from January 1, 1961 August 14, 1974; The Gulf War from August 2, 1990 November 30,