The Iraq Campaign Medal is a military award established by the United States to recognize service members who have served in Iraq during specific operations. It was created to honor those who participated in the Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn campaigns, reflecting their commitment and sacrifice. To qualify for the medal, service members must have been deployed to Iraq for at least 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days. The medal features a design that includes the Iraqi flag and symbolizes the efforts of the U.S. military in promoting stability and security in the region.