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2. Awards and decorations of the United States Department of the ...

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   The Department of the Air Force first began issuing awards and decorations in 1947. At that time, airmen were eligible to receive most U.S. Army decorations. In 1962, following the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Department of the Air Force began a concentrated effort to create its own distinctive awards, separate from the Army.

3. Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Air and Space Forces)

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   The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a military decoration of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force and is presented to airmen and guardians to recognize distinguished and exceptionally meritorious service to the United States while serving in a duty or position of great responsibility.

4. Awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces

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   The awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces include various medals, service ribbons, ribbon devices, and specific badges which recognize military service and personal accomplishments of members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Such awards are a means to outwardly display the highlights of a service member's career.

5. Inter-service awards and decorations of the United States ...

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   The United States military inter-service awards and decorations are those medals and ribbons which may be awarded to all members of the six military branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Each military department awards inter-service awards under the same criteria.

6. Air Force Cross (United States) - Wikipedia

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   Air Force Cross (United States) The Air Force Cross (AFC) is the United States Air Force and United States Space Force 's second highest military decoration for airmen and guardians who distinguish themselves with extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. [7] The medal is awarded to any person, while serving in any capacity ...

7. Meritorious Service Medal (United States) - Wikipedia

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   Meritorious Service Medal (United States) The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) 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 States. Introduced in 1969, the MSM was long awarded as a decoration for peacetime achievement.