The United States Department of Defense presents the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Expeditionary Medal to those United States Military members who served at least 30 days of consecutive service or 60 days of non-consecutive period for service in the United States Military to combat terrorism. The military personnel who are eligible to receive this medal should have participated in the following operations:

Operation Enduring Freedom – 11 September 2001 to 28 December 2014.
Operation Iraqi Freedom – 19 March 2003 to 31 August 2010.
Operation Nomad Shadow – 5 November 2007 to TBD.
New Dawn Operation – 1 September 2010 to 31 December 2011.
Observant Compass Operation – 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2017.
Operation Inherent Resolve – 15 June 2014 to TBD.
Operation Freedom’s Sentinel – 1 January 2015 to 30 August 2021.
Operation Odyssey Lightning – 1 August 2016 to 17 January 2017.
Operation Pacific Eagle – 5 October 2017 to TBD.

The medal is circular and features a seal with crossed swords behind the eagle, with laurels encircling the eagle and shield.