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Air Force Combat Action Medal was created on 2007-03-15.
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When was Air Force Medal created?
Air Force Medal was created on 1918-06-03.
Can air force enlisted men assigned to the army receive the combat infantry badge?
No, it's not an authorised Air Force award, and they wouldn't qualify for it anyhow, as the awarding of the CIB is pretty much restricted to infantry soldiers. The equivalent Air Force award is their own Combat Action Medal.
What does the Medal of Honor mean?
The Medal of Honor is the highest military medal the the US can award. The language governing the award of the MOH calls for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving actual combat with an opposing armed force. An awardee of this medal represents the best of America, and heroism at its' best.
Is the Navy Expeditionary Medal or Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal considered combat medals?
It depends on the situation. The Veterans of Foreign Wars considers the Expeditionary Medals evidence of engagement in combat for purposes of membership.
When was Good Conduct Medal created?
Good Conduct Medal was created in 1896.
When was Combat Action Medal of the Bundeswehr created?
Combat Action Medal of the Bundeswehr was created in 2010-11.
When was Combat Readiness Medal created?
Combat Readiness Medal was created on 1964-03-09.
If you switch from Army to Air Force can you wear the Combat Action Badge?
The Combat Action Badge (CAB) is specific to the U.S. Army and is awarded to soldiers who have actively engaged or been engaged by enemy forces in combat. If you switch from the Army to the Air Force, you will not be authorized to wear the CAB unless you have previously earned it during your time in the Army. The Air Force has its own combat-related awards and badges, such as the Air Force Combat Action Medal (CAM).
What is the bronze star with v?
The US Bronze Star Medal is awarded for deeds other than combat related action, but the medal with a "V" on it indicates it is awarded for combat action ("V" for Valor).
Why is the Medal of Honor awarded?
The Medal of Honor (MOH) is awarded for "conspicous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving actual combat with an opposing armed force".
When was Reserve Force Medal created?
Reserve Force Medal was created on 1982-04-20.
When was Air Force Medal created?
Air Force Medal was created on 1918-06-03.
Can air force enlisted men assigned to the army receive the combat infantry badge?
No, it's not an authorised Air Force award, and they wouldn't qualify for it anyhow, as the awarding of the CIB is pretty much restricted to infantry soldiers. The equivalent Air Force award is their own Combat Action Medal.
When was Territorial Force War Medal created?
Territorial Force War Medal was created in 1920-04.
When was Defence Force Service Medal created?
Defence Force Service Medal was created on 1982-04-20.
When was International Force East Timor Medal created?
International Force East Timor Medal was created on 2000-03-25.
What do you have to do to earn a medal of honor?
The language governing the award calls for "conspicous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving actual combat with an opposing armed force".
