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From: Otis Willie PIO The American War Library 
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Subject: How To Know What Medals & Awards You Are Authorized
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	How To Know What Medals & Awards You Are Authorized
http://www.amervets.com/201areq.htm

This bulletin has two sections:

SECTION ONE: Some of your military authorizations you know about, but there may be others that you don't know about. Form 201-A lists your military medals, awards, authorizations and possible awards you may need to request authorization for
from the Military Awards Office of your former Service Branch. A website exists to assist you in obtaining Form 201-A: 
http://www.amervets.com/201areq.htm

SECTION TWO: Although they are not currently in violation of The Stolen Valor Act of 2007, toy medals marketed by some commercial entities as "Commemoratives" cannot be included on the 201-A and should not be worn on the U.S. military
uniform nor displayed among officially authorized and recognized U.S. and foreign government awards and authorizations. Form 201-A is restricted to listing only officially recognized military and war service authorized on State and Federal
level.

Contact Person for this posting: Roger Simpson, PIO
Public Information Office: http://www.13105320634.com
The American War Library: http://www.amervets.com/
16907 Brighton Avenue
Gardena CA 90247-5420
Phone / Fax: 1-310-532-0634


-- Otis Willie (Ret.)
   Military News and Information Editor (http://www.13105320634.com)
   The American War Library, Est. 1988 (http://www.amervets.com)
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   1-310-532-0634

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