Retired Navy SEAL Congressman Derrick Van Orden, along with Rep. Tim Moore introduced the Border Operations Service Medal Act – to honor U.S. servicemembers and federal personnel who have defended the southern border under President Trump’s 2025 National Emergency declaration. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to create and issue a Border Operations Service Medal to recognize military and National Guard personnel who served in designated border operations beginning January 1, 2025. The medal will be authorized for wear in accordance with uniform regulations and recorded in the recipient’s official service record.
Van Orden introduces Border Operations Services Medal Act
By Courtney Chaffee
Jun 10, 2025 | 2:41 PM

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