This coin was awarded by Lieutenant Generals (LTG) James L. Terry and Mark A. Milley, Deputy Commander, US Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A).

Lieutenant General James L. Terry, served as the Deputy Commander, US Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A), from June 12, 2012 through May 2, 2013.  LTG Terry was Commander, V Corps.

Lieutenant General Mark A Milley, served as the Deputy Commander, US Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A), from May 2, 2013 through February 2014.  LTG Milley was Commander, III Corps.