The official award - the only award to be issued for the 38 year operation - is a 'general service' medal with an added clasp

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The UDR Long Service (Volunteers) Medal was awarded to part-time officers and soldiers of the Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) in recognition of long and dedicated service

The Air Force Medal was consequently discontinued

The JOA includes Afghanistan and all neighbouring countries that have borders contiguous with Afghanistan where forces could assemble and from which ISAF may be supported

King Charles III GSM 2008 with Arabian Peninsula Clasp Collection_Medal Cases The official award - theGSM 2008 clasp Arabian Peninsula (GSM 2008) Awarded as follows; OP QUANTUM 45 days continuous or 60 days accumulated from 1st January 2009 to 21st May 2012. OP ICENI 45 days continuous or 60 days accumulated from 1st June 2012 to 2nd December 2013. Initially 5 clasps have been approved, full details of qualifying criteria will be published as it becomes available. A fully licensed miniature completely faithful in design. (c) Ministry of Defence