Air Medal
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The Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. It was created in 1942 and is awarded for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flig
Service ribbon (above); reverse of medal (below)
The Meritorious Service Medal is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves with outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United St
Air Medal
…Order 9158, May 11, 1942 (as amended by E.O. 9242-A, September 11, 1942) Service ribbon (above); reverse of medal (below) Precedence Next (higher) Meritorious Service Medal Next (lower) Army, Naval Service, and Coast Guard: Joint Service Commendation Medal Air and Space Forces: Aerial Achievement Medal The Air Medal (AM…
Lt. Gen. Jack L. Rives pins the Meritorious Service Medal on Colonel Lindsey Graham, April 2009