Aug. 4, 2010 USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon BACKGROUNDThis award, authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force, Aug. 28, 1962, is awarded to graduates of the following certified Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education schools (NCO Preparatory Course, Airman Leadership School, NCO Leadership School, NCO Academy, SNCO
Aug. 4, 2010 Vietnam Service Medal BACKGROUNDCreated by Executive Order 11213, July 8, 1965. It is awarded to all service members of the armed forces who between July 4, 1965 and March 28, 1973, served in the following areas of Southeast Asia; Vietnam and the contiguous waters and airspace; Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia; or the
Aug. 5, 2010 World War II Victory Medal BACKGROUNDThe World War II Victory Medal commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States military, including members of the armed forces of the Government of the Philippine Islands. CRITERIAThis medal is awarded for any active duty or Reserve