Next Of Kin Lapel Pin ISLAND_19C When this is the situation

When this is the situation then the 10 year period benchmark is waived and the AFRM is given regardless of time in service

United States Army Oregon National Guard Unit Crest Left and Right Facing (Empire Builders)

While it has been used to honor both civilian and military achievement

Abbreviation: DRV/MECH

Next Of Kin Lapel Pin ISLAND_19C When this is the situationNext Of Kin Lapel Pin Criteria: Similar to the Gold Star Lapel button the Next of Kin Lapel pin is for the Next of Kin of deceased Armed Forces personnel. Authorized for issue retroactively to March 29th, 1973, if your relative died while on active duty or while assigned to a Reserve or National Guard unit in a drill status, and you do not qualify the the Gold Star Lapel Button, you may be entitled to wear this pin.