The civilian version of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal is called the Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal. It was authorized on August 9, 2007, but may be awarded for expeditionary service in a GWOT mission in a combat zone on or after September 11, 2001, until a date to be determined. The eligibility criteria for the medal are nearly identical to those of the GWOT Expeditionary Medal. The drape/ribbon is similar to that of the military medal, but the medal obverse features a sculpture of the female personification of Freedom in Grecian garb, and the reverse features a compass surrounded by the words "Civilian Support - Global War on Terrorism."
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