- This page, Apply for an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Bonus, is offered by
- Veterans' Bonus Division
- Office of State Treasurer and Receiver General Deborah B. Goldberg
Apply for an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Bonus
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The Details of Apply for an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Bonus
What you need for Apply for an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Bonus
This is a one-time bonus for servicemembers who were a resident in Massachusetts for at least six months immediately before entering the military and were awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for participating in a combat operations where a wartime bonus is not offered. The main years that this bonus covers are 1976–1989 and 1992–2000.
Click here to see list of Combat Operations eligible for the AFEM.
Click here to go back to the AFEM homepage
You will need the following documents to apply:
- Complete application (online or mail in application)
- Provide a copy of DD214 member 4 showing block 24 (character of service)
- Your discharge must be under honorable conditions.
- Active service shall not include active duty for training in the National Guard or Reserves
- Document showing you were a resident in Massachusetts before entering the military, if available (high school diploma, W2, etc. dated prior to entering the military)
- If you do not have residency documentation our office can research on your behalf
- Out of state students that attended school in Massachusetts are not considered domicile in Massachusetts for the purpose of this bonus.
- Submit online or mail application package to the address on the form
For deceased veterans:
The relatives of a deceased veteran may apply to receive the bonus the veteran would have received. Click here to go to the process for deceased veterans.
If you have questions you may submit an online inquiry.
Phone: (617) 367-9333 ext: 859
How to apply Apply for an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Bonus
- Complete Veterans of Older Wars Application
- Upload a copy of your DD214 longer version showing block 24 (character of service)
- Upload a document showing that you were a resident in Massachusetts before entering the military if available
- Accepted documents (high school diploma, w2, lease, etc.)
- If you do not have residency documentation our office can research your residency before entering the military for you
- Submit Application
- Contact the Veterans’ Bonus Division if you have questions or need assistance completing the application.
- Complete Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Bonus Application.
- Include a copy of your DD214 longer version showing block 24 (character of service).
- Include a document showing that you were a resident of Massachusetts before entering the military if available
- Accepted document (high school diploma, w2, lease, etc.)
- If you do not have residency documentation our office can research your residency before entering the military.
- Contact the Veterans’ Bonus Division if you have questions or need assistance completing the application.
- Mail application and documents to:
Veterans’ Bonus Division
1 Ashburton Place, 12th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Next steps for Apply for an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Bonus
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Approval/Denial
You will receive an email when the application is approved or denied.
Questions/Status
The Veterans’ Bonus Division will contact you if they have any questions. You can contact the Veterans’ Bonus Division if you have questions or for a status update. Please email veteransbonus@tre.state.ma.us if you have questions about the application and/or to verify receipt of your application and pertinent materials.
Receive bonus
Payments take approximately 4-6 weeks to process and deliver, via mailed check. Unfortunately, we do not have direct deposit services available.
Appeal a denial
You will receive a letter regarding your denied bonus detailing the reason(s) the application was not accepted.
You are able to appeal the Division’s decision. You must send a written request for an appeal within 60 days from the date of receiving the denial.
Downloads for Apply for an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Bonus
Open PDF file, 283.57 KB, Veterans of Older Wars, Persian Gulf, and AFEM Application (English, PDF 283.57 KB)Contact for Apply for an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Bonus
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1 Ashburton Place, 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02108Online
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