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On the reverse is a different design for each of the reserve components. The air force armed forces reserve medal afresm is awarded to armed forces of the united states reserve component members or former members who complete or have completed a total of 10 years service.
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Air force reserve medals. A bronze medal 1 1 4 inches in diameter with a flaming torch in front of a crossed powder horn and a bugle within a circle composed of thirteen stars and thirteen rays. On the reverse is a different design for each of the reserve components. The reverse of all medals has the inscription armed forces reserve around the rim.
This award was originally established as a ribbon bar by the secretary of the air force on april 1 1964 and was amended on may 1 1973 when the medal was created. It is awarded for exemplary behavior efficiency and fidelity during a four year period while serving in an enlisted status in the u s. Air reserve forces meritorious service medal arfmsm outstanding airman of the year ribbon oayr air force recognition ribbon afrr american defense service medal adsm american campaign medal acm asiatic pacific campaign medal apcm euro african middle eastern campaign medal eamecm world war ii victory medal.
The air force armed forces reserve medal afresm is awarded to armed forces of the united states reserve component members or former members who complete or have completed a total of 10 years service. This service need not be consecutive if the service was performed within a period of 12 consecutive years. For example the air reserve forces meritorious service medal is presented to enlisted members of the u s.
Air force reserve for exemplary behavior efficiency and fidelity during a four year period. It is basically the air force reserve s version of the air force good conduct medal. The army reserve has a good conduct like medal as well.
Air force medal of honor the highest honor for heroism the air force medal of honor is a gold five pointed star one point down inside a wreath of green laurel. Each point is tipped with trefoils and includes within the background a crown of laurel and oak. The volunteer reserves service medal is a medal which may be awarded to members of the volunteer reserves of all branches of the british armed forces the royal naval reserve the royal marines reserve the army reserve and the royal auxiliary air force.
It replaced the separate decorations and medals awarded respectively to officers and other ranks in each of the services the royal navy s reserve decoration and reserve long service and good conduct medal the british army s territorial decor. Air force medals are ready for you to wear proudly or display in your office or home. Show your sacrifice and dedication to the united states with high quality air force cross and distinguished service medal awards.
The armed forces reserve medal afrm is a service medal of the united states armed forces that has existed since 1950. The medal recognizes service performed by members of the reserve components and is awarded to both officers and enlisted personnel. The medal is considered a successor award to the naval reserve medal and the marine corps reserve ribbon which were discontinued in 1958 and.
Awards and decorations of the united states department of the air force are military decorations which are issued by the department of the air force to airmen of the united states air force and guardians of the united states space force and members of other military branches serving under air force and space force commands. The department of the air force first began issuing awards and decorations in 1947. At that time airmen were eligible to receive most u s.