Awards & decorations.Silver/Bronze Stars The bronze star Bronze Star n. A U.S. military decoration awarded either for heroism or for meritorious achievement in ground combat. Noun 1. represents participation in campaigns or operations, multiple qualifications or an additional award to any of the various ribbons on which it is authorized. The silver star is worn in the same manner as the bronze star, but each silver star is worn in lieu of five bronze service stars. When worn together on a single ribbon, the silver star(s) will be worn to the wearer's right of any bronze star(s). Silver/Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters The bronze oak leaf cluster represents second and subsequent entitlements of awards. The silver oak leaf cluster represents sixth 11th, etc., entitlements or in lieu of five bronze oak leaf clusters. Silver oak leaf clusters are worn to the wearer's right of the bronze oak leaf clusters on the same ribbon. Antarctica Service Medal The Antarctica Service Medal was established by the United States Congress on July 7, 1960 under Public Law 600 of the 86th Congress.[1] [2] The decoration was intended as a military award to replace several commemorative decorations which had been issued for Clasp (and disc) The Antarctica Service Medal Clasp, bearing the words "Wintered Over," is only worn on the medal's suspension ribbon. The discs are authorized for people who stayed on the continent during winter months. Germany and Japan Clasps Arctic Service Device The "A" device, when worn with oak leaf clusters, is worn to the wearers right of such clusters. The device is worn with the Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short Tour and is authorized for people who completed a short tour north of the Arctic Circle Arctic Circle, imaginary circle on the surface of the earth at 66 1-2°N latitude, i.e., 23 1-2° south of the North Pole. It marks the northernmost point at which the sun can be seen at the winter solstice (about Dec. . Arabic Numerals Arabic numerals are worn on the Armed Forces Reserve medal to denote participation in additional contingencies. M Device The "M" device is worn with the Armed Forces Reserve Medal to denote active duty status for at least one day during a contingency. Hourglass Device The hourglass is worn with the Armed Forces Reserve Medal in bronze for 10 years of service, silver for 20 years and gold for 30 years. Valor valor a rodenticide no longer marketed because of toxicity in horses causing dehydration, abdominal pain, hindlimb weakness, inappetence, fishy smell in urine. Called also N-3-pyridyl methyl N1-p-nitrophenyl urea. Devices and Clusters The "V" device represents valor and does not denote an additional award. Only one may be worn on any ribbon. When worn on the same ribbon with clusters, is worn to the wearer's right of such clusters. Good Conduct Medal Clasp Plane Device The device is worn with the Army of Occupation Medal The Army of Occupation Medal is a military decoration of the United States military which was established by the United States War Department in 1946. The medal was created in the aftermath of the Second World War to recognize those who had performed occupation service in either to denote service of 90 consecutive days in direct support of the Berlin Airlift (June 26, 1948, to Sept. 30, 1949). Arrowhead The arrowhead denotes participation in a combat parachute jump, combat glider landing or amphibious assault landing See: amphibious operation, Part e. . The arrowhead points up and is worn to the wearers right of any service stars. * Also awarded with gold silver or bronze devices. The gold frame on the ribbon denotes a unit citation; without, an individual citation. ** Gold border awarded to Airmen who participate in combat operations in a designated combat zone. Source: Air Force Personnel Center [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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