Question: is the gwot still a freebie?
Answer: You can still get it, just go talk to S1. Interesting fact, the GWOTSM is not an automatic award - it hasn't been for like 10 years. ... Initial award of the GWOTSM. Limited to airport security operations (from 27 September 2001 through 31 May 2002) and Soldiers who supported Operations NOBLE EAGLE, ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF).