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The ribbon incorporates green, yellow, and red bands derived from traditional Vietnamese colors, visually linking the decoration to the theater of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"1416\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCampaign stars could be attached to the ribbon to denote participation in specific operational campaigns during the war, allowing the medal to reflect a service member’s particular period and intensity of involvement. The award covered a broad range of roles, including ground combat troops, naval personnel operating offshore, and air crews flying missions over Vietnam and surrounding areas. 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