air medal
Flying combat honor
A military decoration awarded for meritorious achievement or heroism during aerial flight.
In the U.S. armed forces, the Air Medal recognizes single acts of heroism or sustained operational activities in combat, typically awarded to aircrew members who complete a specified number of combat missions: He earned the Air Medal for his service as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam.
- purple heartViolet-hued tropical hardwood
- valorCourage in danger
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- combat missionArmed operation against enemies
- aviatorOne who pilots aircraft
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air medaldishonorable discharge
Punitive military separation
court-martial · cashiering · letter of reprimand · demotion · dismissal
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