Quick Answer. Lakes, oceans, ponds, streams and other large bodies of water create mild, temperate climates by cooling surrounding air in the summer and retaining warm air during the winter. In general, larger bodies of water produce the most dramatic effects on surrounding climate.
To be awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, a military service member must perform duty in a deployed status and must participate in designated anti-terrorism operation for a period of either 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days of duty.
In order to qualify for CRSC, the following conditions must apply to the combat veteran. First, the veteran must have 20 or more years of credible military service or -- if it is less than 20 years -- then he or she must have been Chapter 61 medically retired.