Medals of America was proud to build 9 of our new black display cases for the new Henderson State Memorial for ROTC alumni killed in Vietnam. This article was originally posted here and we thought it would be a great story for our readers. _______ ARKADELPHIA, Ark.—Lynn White doesn’t remember his father. He was younger […]
Ruptured Duck – Honorable Discharge Lapel Pin
The Honorable Service Lapel Button sometimes called the Honorable Discharge Lapel Pin or Ruptured Duck was issued to members of the Armed Forces when they were honorably discharged during World War II. The classic Sculptor Anthony de Francisci designed the award in 1939 and consists of an eagle perched within a ring composed of a […]
How Air Force Medals are Worn and Displayed
Wear of Air Force Service Ribbons Ribbons may be worn on service dress and blue shirt. Ribbons are normally worn in rows of three with the bottom bar centered and resting on the top edge of the pocket. Ribbons may be worn four-in-a-row with the left edge of the ribbons aligned with the left edge […]
Attack on Pearl Harbor 70th Anniversary
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 […]
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 […]
