Full Size United States Air Force USAF Medals, Distinguished Flying Cross

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Set of medals worn by an Air Force Colonel pilot in the Vietnam era.Distinguished Flying Cross: Distinguished Flying Cross was established by an Act of Congress of July 2, 1926 (amended by Executive Order 7786 on January 8, 1938), for award to any person who, serving any branch of the service including the National Guard and the Organized Reserves after 6 APR 17: For Heroism or Extraordinary Achievement while Participating in Aerial Flight.Air Medal:Air Medal was established on May 11, 1942, by Executive Order 9158 and amended by Executive Order 9242-A, on Sept. 11, 1942, is given to any person who, while serving with the armed forces of the United States in any capacity subsequent to Sept. 8, 1939, shall have distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.Europe, African, Middle Eastern Campaign:Europe-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal was instituted in 1942. Awarded for service in the European-African-Middle Eastern theater for 30 days or receipt of any combat decoration year.Air Force Commendation Medal:Air Force Commendation Medal was established by the Secretary of the Air Force on March 28, 1958, for award to members of the armed forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force after March 24, 1958, shall have distinguished themselves by For Heroism, read more