Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

BACKGROUNDThis medal is awarded to members of the armed forces of the United States who: 1. Served for six months in South Vietnam during the period March 1, 1961 to March 28, 1973. 2. Served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces for an aggregate of six months. Only members of

Republic Of Vietnam Gallantry Cross With Palm Ribbon

CRITERIAThis ribbon is awarded by the Republic of Vietnam to certain units of the U.S. armed forces for valorous combat achievement during the Vietnam War, March 1, 1961 to March 28, 1973. AUTHORIZED DEVICENone WEIGHTED AIRMAN PROMOTED SYSTEM POINT VALUE: 0

Silver Star Medal

BACKGROUNDThe Silver Star Medal had its beginning during World War I. An Act of Congress of July 9, 1918, authorized the wearing by Army personnel of a small silver star, 3/16 of an inch in diameter, upon the service ribbon of a campaign medal, to indicate a citation for gallantry in action, published in orders issued from headquarters of a general

Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon

BACKGROUNDThis ribbon was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on Aug. 28, 1962. It is awarded to all Air Force service members who, after Jan. 1, 1963, qualify as "expert" in small-arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle or issue handgun. CRITERIAQualify as expert in small-arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle or issue handgun.

Southwest Asia Service Medal

BACKGROUNDThis award, authorized by Executive Order 12754, March 12, 1991, is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who served in support of Operations Desert Shield or Desert Storm between Aug. 2, 1990 and Nov. 30, 1995 in one or more of the following areas: Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, that portion of the Arabian Sea

The Article 5 NATO Medal (Operation Eagle Assist)

BackgroundThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal for Operation Eagle Assist was approved by the North Atlantic Council for members who participated in NATO's operation in the airspace of North America, following the attack on the United States on 11 September 2001, providing NATO assistance to the United States and demonstrating the

United Nations Medal

CRITERIAAwarded to service members who are or have been in United Nation service with one of the following: UN Observation Group in LebanonUN Truce Supervision Organization in PalestineUN Military Observer Group in India and PakistanUN Security Forces, HollandiaUN Transitional Authority in CambodiaUN Advance Mission in CambodiaUN Protection Force

United Nations Service Medal

BACKGROUNDThis medal was authorized by the United Nations General Assembly on Dec. 12, 1950. The Department of Defense authorized it for the United States Armed Forces on Nov. 27, 1951. CRITERIAIt is awarded to officers and enlisted members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in the action in Korea between June 27, 1950 and

USAF Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon

BACKGROUNDAuthorized by the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force on April 3, 1976, this ribbon is awarded to honor graduates of basic military training who, after July 29, 1976, have demonstrated excellence in all phases of academic and military training and limited to the top 10 percent of the training flight. The USAF BMT Honor Graduate Ribbon

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 Academy). CRITERIAGraduation from each successive level of