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(All Services) For meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight or for a single act of heroism against an armed enemy. Established in 1942, the Air Medal is awarded for meritorious achievement in aerial operations, for heroic acts in aerial operations against an armed enemy, or for merit in operational activities. During the Vietnam War, for instance, a single award of the Air Medal denoted participation by ground troops in a requisite number of "Combat Air Assaults".
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The Bronze "V" device denotes "Valor" in combat action.
(Army/AF) Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster denotes additional
award. 
(Navy/USMC/CG) Gold Star
dentoes additional award. 
(Army/AF) A Silver Oak Leaf Cluster is worn in lieu of 5
Bronze OLCs. 
(Navy/USMC/CG) A Silver
Star is worn in lieu of 5 Gold Stars. 
(Navy/USMC) A
Bronze Service Star notes second and subsequent campaign and service awards.
(Navy/USMC)
Bronze Numeral denotes total number of strike/flight awards.
