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This bill provides an opportunity for veterans who participated in Operation End Sweep to be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Operation End Sweep was a U.S. Navy mine-clearing operation conducted in 1973 near the end of the Vietnam War, aimed at clearing naval mines from Vietnamese waters to ensure safe passage for ships. Under this legislation, veterans who were involved in this specific military operation can now apply to their respective military department secretary to receive the Vietnam Service Medal, which is an honor recognizing military service during the Vietnam War period. The bill allows individual veterans who were previously not automatically eligible for the medal to now seek recognition for their service during this critical maritime mission, potentially acknowledging their contribution to the conclusion of the conflict and the restoration of maritime safety in the region.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2370/all-info