afcm

Background
This medal was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on March 28, 1958, for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while
serving in any capacity with the Air Force after March 24, 1958, shall have distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service. The degree of merit
must be distinctive, though it need not be unique. Acts of courage which do not involve the voluntary risk of life required for the Soldier's Medal (or the Airman's
Medal now authorized for the Air Force) may be considered for the AFCM.

Vsm

Vietnam Service Medal, service members of the Armed Forces who between July 4, 1965
and March 28, 1973. Air Force Awards and Decorations (enhance color), U.S. Air Force
graphic, AFNEWS/PAND. The JPG image is a stylized version whereas the EPS version
is a two-dimensional line art illustration.
Ndsm

National Defense Service Medal, (Korean War), 27 June 1950 - 27 July 1954, (Vietnam War) 1 January 1961 - 14 August 1974, (Operations DESERT
SHIELD/STORM) 2 August 1990 - 30 November 1995, and currently (Global War on Terrorism )11 September 2001 to (DTBD)..

aflsa

Air Force Longevity Service Award, who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service. Air Force Awards and Decorations (enhance color), U.

afoua

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, awarded to units which have outstanding
achievement that clearly sets the unit above of national or international significance,

combat operations against an armed enemy of the United States, or military operations
involving conflict with or exposure to hostile actions by an opposing foreign force.
saemr

Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Air Force Awards and Decorations (enhance color),

afem
This medal was established on Dec. 4, 1961, to be awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who, after July 1, 1958, have participated in a United
States military operation and encountered foreign armed opposition, or were in danger of hostile action by foreign Armed Forces.

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

To be awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal personnel must meet one of the
following requirements:

Served in the Republic of Vietnam for six months during the period of 1 March
1961 and 28 March 1973.
Served outside the geographical limits of the Republic of Vietnam and gave direct
support in battle to the Republic of Vietnam and Armed Forces for six months.
Such individuals must meet the criteria established for the Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal (for Vietnam) or the Vietnam Service Medal, to qualify for
the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.