STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2022) – The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal specialty license plate is now available to qualified Hoosier veterans, according to State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron).
In 2021, Aylesworth supported House Enrolled Act 1039 establishing the specialty license plate, which honors members of the U.S. armed forces who participated in a military operation and encountered foreign armed opposition, or were in danger of hostile action by foreign armed forces.
"The BMV offers several different license plates for military members, Hoosier veterans and civilians wanting to show their support for the armed forces," said Aylesworth, a veteran. "Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal recipients deserve to be recognized for their service, which is why I supported the law establishing this new license plate."
Aylesworth said to obtain the plate, eligible recipients will fill out an application from the BMV and include documentation from the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs confirming they received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and pay a $15 fee. Fees from the plate are deposited into the Indiana Military Relief Fund, which is designed to assist Indiana veterans and their families that are experiencing financial hardships.
To learn more about the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plate and other specialty plates available through the BMV, visit in.gov/bmv.
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State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) represents House District 11,
which includes portions of Lake and Porter counties.
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Photo Caption: State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) presents the new Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal specialty license plate in the House Chamber Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at the Indiana Statehouse. Aylesworth was an early supporter of House Enrolled Act 1039 establishing the license plate in 2021.
