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EO 132892003-03-12Bush

Establishing the Global War on Terrorism Medals

This executive order establishes two new U.S. military decorations—the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal—for Armed Forces members who served in counterterrorism operations on or after September 11, 2001. The Secretaries of military departments and Secretary of Homeland Security (for Coast Guard) are directed to prescribe uniform regulations for awarding these medals, with terminal dates to be set by the Secretary of Defense.

EO 132232001-09-14Bush

Ordering the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces To Active Duty and Delegating Certain Authorities to the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Transportation

This executive order, issued three days after 9/11, invokes presidential authorities to activate Ready Reserve military units for up to 24 months and delegates significant personnel management powers to the Secretaries of Defense and Transportation, including suspending normal officer promotion, retirement, and separation rules.

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