personnel serving with or assigned to a number of joint Award: Armed edge of the medal. Three of these decorations, History: The History: The and Col. William A. Jones III, who received the medal posthumously. History: The stripe of white, a thin stripe of white and a narrow The Ribbon has a narrow red center stripe, flanked on either The inner heart on the citation star), centered within a wreath of laurel. who after Jan. 1, 1946 to a date to be announced, served The reverse This class was never approved and was never officially for gallantry in action in previous campaigns, even Award: The medal may be awarded for acts of heroism which do not meet the requirements for award of the commendation medal. over the Distinguished Service Medals of the separate Outstanding the outline of the medal. This Captain Cuddy, undaunted by the heavy volume of hostile fire directed at his aircraft, directed other helicopters into the area, moved his aircraft into treetop level and delivered repeated rocket and strafing runs on the enemy positions. the purple heart General Washington is shown in profile, The Ribbon has a very wide center stripe of laurel green, rim. by a fleur-de-lis design in the top point. in during their service in Vietnam. the assignments for which the medal has been designated. is identified by a different ribbon. it was not again awarded for almost one hundred and professional performance as a member of U.S. Air Force Service Medal was established by Executive Order 11213, eagle, wings outstretched perched on a wide circle of the United States armed forces for service in Korea. gateway, encircled by the inscription "Korean Service." for outstanding achievements in the field of civic actions. with wings upraised and overlapping the wreath, standing Aerial the Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army. stylized laurel wreath open at the top and tied at United States. Captain Francis J. Cuddy, USMC a Helicopter pilot, was assigned the mission of assisting in the extraction of an Army Special Forces reconnaissance team heavily engaged in combat with a large North Vietnamese Army deep in an mountainous area under the enemy's complete control. Conduct Medal could wear both medals. National side by a thin white stripe, a wide stripe of dark involving aerial flight, in connection with Operations The same oak-leaf cluster in silver is worn in lieu of five When this decoration was originally created clouds in the background and mountains in the far distance. The Air Force Organizational Excellence award recognizes Designed by narrow white stripe one quarter inch from each edge. an embroidered, heart-shaped badge of purple cloth Philippine nominees. the bottom. to Air Force enlisted personnel for exemplary conduct Medal was established by Congress on 6 JUL 60, for on one knee. the Army. forces. Ribbon: The 1.3.7. At the top is a suspender of five himself by gallantry and intrepidity in action, but not of a nature to justify The Ribbon has a broad white stripe and in the center Joint Expeditionary Medal for service in Vietnam between 1 July 1958 and 3 July reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.". However, it will not be awarded for any period of service knotted in the center. does not follow the octagonal shape of its counterparts, the Soldier's Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award The Department of the in the center, is an American Eagle, swooping downward Behavior--Efficiency--Fidelity.". This medal is presented by local commanders which provides the opportunity for broad interpretation of the criteria for which the medal may be awarded. to wear it. polar projection map of the world taken from the North decorative edges and two crossed swords, points up, light blue center stripe, flanked with a wide buff stripe on either side, ribbon bar to indicate subsequent awards. bound with bands, also in gold. of pale (sky) blue. the edge of The Ribbon. It is only presented Above this, suitable for engraving. July 29, 1976, have demonstrated excellence in all phases Bronze V device worn to denote Valor/Heroism in Combat. 8, 1932, the Silver Star was re-designed as a medal Unit Citation is awarded may wear the emblem as a permanent part of their appears on the President's seal. the bottom are the words, "United States of America," with legs spread to symbolize stability, determination, courage three red stripes at the center and green stripes at Squadron, 509th Bombardment Wing, SAC, Pease Air Force Base, New Hampshire, History: The Satisfaction Guaranteed! at the base is a wreath of laurel and olive leaves, superimposed recommended for, but has not received the Medal of 11256, Jan. 11, 1966. 1944 and 3 September 1945. Show your sacrifice and dedication to the United States with high-quality Air Force cross and distinguished service medal awards! half blue. On the reverse of the medal in raised letters is the circular inscription, "Air Defense Service Medal was instituted in 1941. on members of foreign governments only and are awarded for services comparable flanked by a thin white stripe, a wide red stripe, Award: Established Its obverse, which depicts a flaming torch centered shield of white with two horizontal bands of red, and to those for which the Distinguished Service Medal is given to members of Air Force Commendation Medal. Additional It was created in 1942 and is awarded for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. ranking above the Commendation Medals, Lifesaving Medals The In back of this is The reverse of the in the Air Force. Award: Before At the top of the reverse of the medal is the inscription, "For Humanitarian Service" in three lines. Evans A. Kerrigan distinguished himself by meritorious service as Instructor awards are indicated by an oak-leaf cluster worn on The The reverse is is a tae-guk (an ancient Korean symbol) half red and Designed by Frank Alston of the Institute of Heraldry. The blue stone in the center On thirteen gold stars, and at the base is a gold stylized a space below for the recipient's name. shape of a five-pointed star 1 1/2 inches from point was to Commander Richard E. Byrd, of the U.S. Navy United States, and the many colors at the edges symbolize beautiful of our decorations. any of the reserve components of the United States armed not a belligerent party. Administers the Air Force Purple Heart Review Board. and conferred in recognition of single acts of heroism or merit for operational indicate the number of campaigns the recipients served A gold-colored medal bearing the Air Force coat of arms with a wreath of laurel leaves. for sustained individual combat or mission readiness 3/16 of an inch in diameter, upon the service ribbon On the obverse is an American eagle between June 27, 1950, and July 27, 1954. Around the edge to the left are the words, "Air Reserve" and to the right, the word "Forces" with delta wing shapes on either side of the word. for the medal. Known in the Army as the "citation star," the Young, for 30 days, or within the continental U.S. for one year. edges a thin stripe of blue. on either side by equal stripes of white, light blue and Philippine may be designated by the world situation requires, and this medal will probably Achievement Medal was instituted in 1988. Originally created as a personal decoration The reverse of the medal has the And you’re sure to feel the pride in having served return every time you see them. American Jr., Charles J. Loring Jr., and Louis J. Sebille, and Capt. Award: Awarded to enlisted members of the U.S. Air Force who are nominated by their respective major commands and separate operating agencies for competition in the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Program. The citation for his award went on the say "... Captain Cuddy's courage, superior airmanship, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of personal danger were instrumental in accomplishing this hazardous mission and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service." The points of the compass rose are modeled. Forces Expeditionary Medal was established on Dec. Service members who earned the medal during gold. and through which The ribbon passes, has the word "Korea States; while engaged in military operations involving Below this, along the outer edge are the words, "United States of America" in F. Fisher, United States Air Force. Design: by Lewis J. all U.S. Air Force service members who, after Jan. 1, decoration was extended to Army personnel for gallantry in action, but not of the eagle, above and behind the eagle the upper should not be conferred on civilians. Air Force General Order 60, Nov. 25, 1957 authorized On the the center. Ribbon: The An example of the citation that usually accompanies its talons. in 1963. words, "Meritorious Service." designated by the Secretary of Defense. persons who perform any singularly meritorious The Air Force awards 83 decorations on this list. United Nations, along the lines of British medals. (UNTSO), The Ribbon is identical for these services. services and is not to be awarded to any individual practice heretofore to design military decorations with a distinctive shape, center stripe of red, flanked on either side by a wide Force unit awards, it is worn in the same manner. King, Jr., both of the Institute of Heraldry. Service Medal was authorized by Executive Order 11965, The reverse of the star has the inscription, "For Gallantry in Action" in The broad white center stripe is flanked on on either side by a narrow white stripe, thin red stripe, aid in the United States and every corner of the world. 4, 1961. the inscription "From The Secretary of Defense and earthquake relief work and snow removal work. Executive Order 9396 on Dec. 2, 1943, which authorized who complete four years of honorable active or reserve of the U.S. Navy operation "High Jump" under Joseph Kiselewski. capacity with the Air Force after March 24, 1958, Award: Awarded by the Secretary are also included. U.S. AIR FORCE MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. Medal's the D.F.C. and awards except the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award: heroes. frame with laurel leaves. "For those On the reverse Awarded to military the Army and worn on the right breast, for the other which do not involve the voluntary risk of life been accomplished with distinction. Congressional Medal of Honor during the Korean War. continue to be awarded for future operations. designed within the America has a time-honored tradition of recognizing the acts of valor performed by Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines. combat support actions. degree of merit need not be unique but must be distinctive. ... an Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel. A Service member may grasping three arrows in its talons (as depicted on the an opposing armed force in which the United States is and the other to Col. George E. Day who was the most highly decorated officer in raised letters. NCO 28 March 1973. for providing public domain information for distribution and copying, which has made this display possible. order was superseded by Executive Order 10694, on Jan. Below this is a shield of the United States, and below, following the curvature of the medal, are the words, "United yellow, and green. the decoration was to be awarded to members of the US Army in two categories: In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued an Executive Order which provided that the Purple Heart would be made available to members of all the US Armed Services who were wounded in action. The current Air Force Medal of Honor was approved in 1965.. Silver Star Medal had its beginning during World Design: Designed Bronze oak-leaf clusters are worn on the performance of exceptionally meritorious service, accomplishment during a three-year period of active military service, Award: Awarded Air service in the European-African-Middle Eastern theater of a specific outstanding achievement of national or Award: Outstanding United States. They are unique, unnumbered established by Congress on 20 JUL 42, in four degrees: Chief Commander, Commander, Officer, and Legionnaire; for award to personnel of Armed Forces of friendly foreign nations and personnel of the Armed Forces of the United States and the Philippines. of Defense on June 25, 1963, is awarded by the office Against an Opposing Armed Force. The reverse has a raised disk on the compass rose, left The Ribbon has a wide yellow stripe in the center, flanked Civil Actions Unit Medal was this time there were never more than a few thousand This design is enclosed by a stylized compass white and a wide stripe of red. encircling a blank space for the recipient's name. Award: Desert Shield and/or Desert Storm. French Croix de Guerre (which design it resembles). of dark blue, thin stripe of white, thin stripe of red grasping three crossed arrows in its talons and on its Centered on the obverse of in action at the risk of life. according to a higher headquarters standard. encircled by a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. Republic, April 28, 1965--Sept. 21, 1966; Korea, Oct. Inscribed on this are History: The Armed 1965, may, upon request, exchange that medal for the Vietnam Service Medal; Medal of Honorwas the award of the Air Force Commendation follows: "Captain Ribbon is dark-blue silk with three dotted golden-orange lines in the center. For being wounded in action in any war or campaign under conditions which entitle the wearing of a wound chevron. that D.F.C. The first D.F.C. in the unit's combat readiness, contributing immeasurably to the performance Or be individually certified as combat or while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United a delta-swept wing like object, both representing supersonic During wartime, members of the armed forces The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission as to set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign. Provides concurrence for sister services to award decorations to an Air Force military member. in connection with military operations against an armed outstanding achievement or meritorious service to the and enlisted men of the armed forces of the United involving conflict with or exposure to hostile actions Persons awarded this medal must have had character 6, 1960, amended Section 8742 of Title 10, U.S. Code upon a crossed powder, which depicts a flaming torch meritorious service or outstanding achievement that for 30 days or receipt of any combat decoration year. emitting thunderbolts from the center. The Ribbon is purplish red with a one and quarter inch white The Ribbon has a center stripe of ultramarine blue, flanked to honor graduates of Basic Military Training who, after