Iraq Campaign Medal terminated Published Sept. 5, 2012 4th Force Support Squadron SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- With the end of Operation New Dawn and the corresponding withdrawal of U.S. Forces from Iraq, the award of the Iraq Campaign Medal was terminated on Dec. 31, 2011. The ICM recognized those U.S. service members who endured the physical danger and arduous duty associated with combat service in Iraq during the period of March 19, 2003 through Dec. 31, 2011. Personnel who meet the criteria of DoD Manual 1348.33 are still eligible for the award, provided they served in the area of eligibility for a period of 30 consecutive days or for 60 non-consecutive days on or prior to Dec. 31, 2011. Any questions regarding this information should be directed to the Military Personnel Section.