May 4, 2021 · In Vietnam, the Air Medal was awarded for every 25 hours of combat assaults, 50 for non-combat flights (flying wounded to hospitals or ferrying supplies), and then a 100 hours for all other flights. In 1968, the Army changed the counting system …

We recommend that you search his surname in the Department of the Air Force, Award Cards, 1942–1963. Results will contain about 1000 pages, but the ones in which he is mentioned will appear in the pop out box to the right of the image.

Jun 7, 2024 · I am seeking the details of the missions/actions for which my partner's late father-in-law, John Mulholland Jr Service No. 32218839 was awarded The Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters under General Orders 311and 600, dated 9 June 1944 and 12 …

Jun 15, 2024 · Hi there! I have a named Air Medal awarded to Daniel K. Mixon and I’m looking for info about him, especially his air medal citation. He was born on Nov 21, 1944 and just recently passed away on June 15, 2024. He was an Army veteran who fought in Vietnam and held the rank of SP5, but that is the extent of the information that I know about him.

Air and Space Longevity Service Award with 1 silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster. silver represents 5 bronze. Each bronze represents another 4 years so Award ( 4 years), 1 bronze ( 4 years) 1 silver( 20 years) for a total of 28 years of service. AOM= Army of Occupation Medal ( Germany) Lisa

Re finding air medal and distinguished flying cross recipient online Wally46 21 days ago My uncle Walter W Wynne flew B-17s over Europe during WWII.He received the air medal and distinguished flying cross but I can't find him in any of the online lists I've consulted.

Feb 5, 2025 · AFOUA w/501C: Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. NDSM w/olc: National Defense Service Medal x 2. VSM: Vietnam Service Medal. WWIIVM: WWII Victory Medal. RVGC w/v DEV: Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (not sure about the “G”) AM:Air Medal. AFCM: Air Force Commendation Medal. DFC:Distinguished Flying Cross. BSM: Bronze Star Medal

According to the Air Force's Personnel Center's fact sheet on the Air Medal, it is awarded to U.S. and civilian personnel for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievements while participating in aerial flight and foreign military personnel in actual combat in support of operations.

Jan 3, 2024 · Army Air Force general orders for the unit are also in the custody of the Air Force Historical Research Agency, 600 Chennault Circle, Building 1405, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL 36112-6424. We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your research! Sincerely, Textual Reference Archives II Branch (RR2RR) [24-17603 -REC]

Oct 16, 1992 · Looking for info on my Father-in-law, on his Air Medal's and Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroic action in the Vietnam War, and he was also in the Korea war. Around 1959 in Vietnam, Flying Helicopters, Robert S Westfall. Korean War - …