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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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   Silver Star Medal. 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. Inter-service awards and decorations of the United States ...

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   After World War II, The Korean Service Medal was the first inter-service non-decoration award which was awarded by all five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces; in 1947, the United States Air Force had been established as a separate branch of service. Since 1956, and 2010, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and Silver Star Medal may also be awarded ...

5. Air Force Cross (United States) - Wikipedia

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   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 with the Air Force or Space Force ...

6. 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.

7. Air Medal - Wikipedia

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   Air and Space Forces: Aerial Achievement Medal. The Air Medal ( AM) 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 flight. [5]