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How do I check medals awarded?
Individuals can request information on military service medals, decorations and awards online: https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/awards-and-decorations.
Does the Air Force wear medals?
Wear of Full Size Air Force Medals Six medals should be displayed in two rows, three over three. Regular size medals are worn on the service dress and ceremonial dress uniforms with the medal portion of the bottom row immediately above the top of the pocket button.
What do Air Force medals look like?
Gold-colored medal design bearing the Air Force thunderbolt on an equilateral triangle surmounted by the Air Force eagle perched on a scroll inscribed “Valor” within an olive wreath. Ribbon is light blue with four yellow stripes, two dark blue stripes, and one red stripe in the center.
Who is the most decorated South African soldier?
Wilhelm Friedrich Ratte
Wilhelm Friedrich Ratte (born 14 February 1948) is the youngest son born to a South African mother and German father. He is a former member of the elite Rhodesian Special Air Service of the Rhodesian Army, and former Lieutenant Colonel in 32 Battalion, the most decorated unit in the South African Defence Force.
How can I get my father’s military medals?
Requests for replacement medals should be submitted on Standard Form 180, “Request Pertaining to Military Records,” which may be obtained at VA offices or the Internet at www.va.gov/vaforms/.
How do I know what ribbons I have Air Force?
You may view your decorations by going to the virtual Military Personnel Flight at mypers://myPers.af.mil -> Access AFPC Secure -> vMPF.
How do you get the Air Force Achievement Medal?
The Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) is awarded to any member of the United States or foreign Armed Forces, on active duty or inactive reserve, who distinguishes himself or herself by outstanding achievement or meritorious service.
How do you get an Air Force Commendation Medal?
The Air Force Commendation Medal is awarded for outstanding achievement (generally an action or accomplishment) or meritorious service (generally a period of exemplary service) or acts of courage which don’t meet the requirements for the award of the Airmans Medal or Bronze Star Medal and sustained meritorious …
How do you get an Aerial Achievement Medal?
Displaying the Aerial Achievement Medal Minimum requirements for an Aerial Achievement Medal are 20 flights of at least 2 hours with one flight per theater per day. For the basic Aerial Achievement medal, 14 flights may be used. However, if this is the case then 26 flights must be used for the first Oak Leaf Cluster.
What is the highest military award in South Africa?
The Nkwe ya Gauta – Golden Leopard, post-nominal letters NG, is a military decoration for bravery which was instituted in 2003, to replace the Honoris Crux Gold (HCG). It is South Africa’s highest military decoration for bravery.