December 7, 2011 marks the 70th anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor (Hawaii Operation or Operation Al). A day in which President Roosevelt proclaimed “a date which will live in infamy”. This battle was a surprise military strike conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the US base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The Japanese […]
Category: Military History
Air Force Combat Action Medal
Service: Air Force Instituted: 2007 (retroactive to 11 Sept. 2001) Criteria: Awarded to Airmen who have direct participated in active combat, either in the air or on the ground, as part of their official duties Devices: Gold and Silver Stars Air Force Combat Action Medal – Overview On January 2007, the SECAF approved establishment of […]
Armed Forces Service Medal – AFSM – Design Changed
Armed Forces Service Medal – History The Institute of Heraldry has redesigned the Armed Forces Service Medal. Unless you compare the original medal first authorized in 1995 with the new ones being struck you might not notice the change. The new medals being manufactured have a slightly different look and the word “Medal” has been […]
Army Good Conduct Medal – AGCM
Army Good Conduct Medal Service: Army Instituted: 1941 Criteria: Exemplary conduct, efficiency and fidelity during three years of active enlisted service with the U.S. Army (1 year during wartime) Devices: Bronze, Silver, Gold Knotted clasp Army Good Conduct Medal – Overview The Army Good Conduct Medal was authorized on June 28, 1941 for exemplary conduct, […]
Bronze Star Medal – BSM
The Bronze Star Medal Service: All Services Instituted: 1944 (retroactive to 7 Dec. 1941) Criteria: The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to individuals who, while serving in the United States Armed Forces in a combat theater, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or by meritorious service not involving aerial flight Devices: Bronze Letter “V” (for […]
