Commendation Medal was created in 1943.
The Air Force Commendation Medal is a more prestigious award than an Air Force Achievement Medal. Also, the Commendation Medal gives Airmen more points towards promotion than an Achievement Medal.
AM is Air Medal ARCOM is Army Commendation Medal
No, there is no medal associated with it.
what was the army comadition medal given for in viet nam
Medal of Honor Army Distinguished Service Cross Navy Cross Air Force Cross Silver Star Soldier's Medal Navy and Marine Corps Medal Airman's Medal Coast Guard Medal Gold Lifesaving Medal Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Defense Meritorious Service Medal (v-device) Meritorious Service Medal (v-device) Air Medal (v-device) Silver Lifesaving Medal Aerial Achievement Medal (v-device) Joint Service Commendation Medal (v-device) Army Commendation Medal (v-device) Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (v-device) Air Force Commendation Medal (v-device) Coast Guard Commendation Medal (v-device) NOTE: the "v-device" signifies the medal was awarded for valor.
Commendation for Brave Conduct was created in 1975.
Commendation for Gallantry was created on 1991-01-15.
Meritorious Team Commendation was created in 1993.
Navy Unit Commendation was created in 1944.
Meritorious Unit Commendation was created in 1973.
Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon was created in 1930.
Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon was created in 1979.