Fedweek

President Clinton has issued an executive order establishing the Kosovo Campaign Medal for service in that country or its waters or air space after March 24, 1999, through a closing date to be determined. Those eligible for the medal in turn will qualify for veterans’ preference in hiring and layoff protections if they served in the military for at least 24 months and were released from active duty under honorable conditions. Reservists are eligible if they were released under honorable conditions for the full period for which ordered or called to active duty.