LATHAM, New York--The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs is now issuing commemorative Afghanistan and Iraq War medals approved by the legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul in 2023.

The New York State Afghanistan War Commemorative Medal is awarded to those who served in Afghanistan between October 2001 and August 2021. Similarly, the New York State Iraq War Commemorative ...

Kathy Hochul in 2023. The Afghan War medal is awarded to members of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan between October 2001 and August 2021. The Iraq War medal is for service members who ...