Air Medal
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Air Medal
Authorized by Congress in 1942
Example Sentences
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Fortson, a gunner aboard the AC-130J, earned an Air Medal with combat device, which is typically awarded after 20 flights in a combat zone or for conspicuous valor or achievement on a single mission.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2024
He was posthumously awarded the Air Medal and Navy Cross.
From Fox News ● May 31, 2021
On Christmas Day in 1943, he shot down a twin engine enemy reconnaissance plane near Kavieng, on the island of New Ireland, according to the citation for the Air Medal, which he was posthumously awarded.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 27, 2019
Mr. Green earned the Air Medal, with combat “V” device for valor.
From Washington Times ● May 6, 2017
He was awarded the Air Medal and the Purple Heart.
From New York Times ● Jul. 23, 2015
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