Air medal Why is it significant to have earned one?

SSG Ryan Reily — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:24:14 -0500

Army air medal what is the importance or significance of the medal I was in the infantry and was wondering because those in my local area can receive a permanent auto tag (no tag fees) if earned

Response by SFC Michael D. made Jun 12 at 2019 12:22 PM

SFC Michael D. — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:22:44 -0400

I have one on my Harley and my pickup. I earned mine in Desert Storm when I was a Flight Medic. I thought I was just doing my job evacuating the wounded but someone else saw it as much more. So one formationn before we left for home, they called my name and pinned one on.

https://www.veteranmedals.army.mil/awardg&d.nsf/374fbd6468877ab385256b6600590a90/f899b90af9284b6785256b660063cfbd!OpenDocument

U.S. Army Veteran Medal Description

a. Decoration (regular size): MIL-D-3943/23. NSN for decoration set is 8455-00-269-5747. For replacement medal NSN 8455-00-246-3837.

Response by SFC Michael D. made Jun 12 at 2019 12:24 PM

SFC Michael D. — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:24:53 -0400

Example, you were Infantry. If you were a door gunner on a Blackhawk you could have received an Air Medal.

Response by CSM William Everroad made Jul 26 at 2019 10:52 AM

CSM William Everroad — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 10:52:15 -0400

The Air Medal itself used to be a heroism award. It is now used, in the Army, for meritorious achievement while serving in flight status during combat operations. Perhaps your DMV has not delineated the service specific Air Medals and chose to include them under the blanket of all heroism awards. I know some states even issue Bronze Star plates.