WASHINGTON (AP) — American military personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan will be eligible for additional medals under legislation approved by the Senate on Tuesday.
Under the bill passed 98-0, members of the military can be given an "Operation Enduring Freedom" medal, an "Operation Iraqi Freedom" medal or both if they served in both conflicts.
The legislation now goes to the White House for the president's signature. It passed the House on a 423-0 vote on March 30.