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	Armed Forces Reserve Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Prior to 1995, the initial award of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal was presented without a device with the second and subsequent awards denoted by hourglass emblems.
		The Armed Forces Reserve Medal is a service wide decoration for all branches of the military and is presented to both officers and enlisted personnel.
		The Armed Forces Reserve Medal is considered a successor decoration to the Naval Reserve Medal and the Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Armed_Forces_Reserve_Medal (418 words)

	NARA - Federal Register - Executive Orders
		There is hereby established the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, with accompanying appurtenances and devices, for award to members and former members of the reserve components of the armed forces of the United States as hereinafter provided.
		The Armed Forces Reserve Medal shall be awarded in lieu of the Naval Reserve and the Marine Corps Reserve Medals for service performed after twenty years from the dates on which such medals were established.
		Subject to the provisions of this order, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal shall be awarded under such regulations as the Secretaries of the military departments of the Department of Defense and the Secretary of the Treasury shall severally prescribe.
	archives.gov /federal-register/codification/executive-order/10163.html (304 words)

	Awards
		The Air Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the armed forces of the United States, shall have distinguished himself by meritorious achievement awhile participation in aerial flight.
		Award of the Air Medal is primarily intended to recognize those personnel who are on current crewmember or non-crew member flying status, which requires them to participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the performance of their primary duties.
		The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States or to any member of the Armed Forces of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in a non-combat area after 16 January 1969, has distinguished himself or herself by outstanding meritorious achievement or service.
	home.columbus.rr.com /tomking/awarddetail.htm (1008 words)

	Army Ribbons - Right Side (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		This metallic bronze letter "M" represents service during a mobilization or contingency by reserve component members and is worn on the Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
		Worn on the suspension ribbon of the Army of Occupation Medal.
		The bronze device represents 10 years, the silver 20 years and gold 30 years of reserve service and is worn on the Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
	coe2112.tripod.com /uniform/right_side.htm (290 words)

	Armed Forces Reserve Medal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Armed Forces Reserve Medal was established on September 25, 1950.
		It is awarded to any individual who completes ten years of honorable satisfactory service in any of the reserve components of the United States armed forces, including the National Guard, provided such service is within a period of twelve consecutive years.
		The reverse of the medal is different for each of the reserve forces.
	www.nmia.com /~valorc/american/mis/afrm.htm (78 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Armed Forces Reserve Medal may be awarded to members or former members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces of the United States who meet one or more of the following three criteria.
		The member shall receive the medal with the distinctive design of the reserve component with which the person served at the time of award or in which such person last served.
		The medal is awarded with the appropriate appurtenance that denotes the manner in which the award was earned, either through completion of 10 years of service, mobilization, or volunteering for, and serving on, active duty in support of operations or contingencies designated by the Secretary of Defense.
	clinton6.nara.gov /1996/08/1996-08-06-executive-order-on-armed-forces-reserve-medal.html (276 words)

	Armed Forces Reserve Medal
		The Armed Forces Reserve Medal is awarded to United States Armed Forces Reserve component members (or former members) who complete (or have completed) a total of ten years service.
		For members of the Air Force, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal is worn after the Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon and before the Air Force NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon.
		The ribbon to the Armed Forces Reserve Medal consists of a buff background bisected by a blue center stripe.
	foxfall.com /gcrm-dod-afrm.htm (1080 words)

	AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: NYS DMNA Procedures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941 distinguishes himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.
		The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States and the Reserve Components (Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve), who subsequent to 31 December 1992, performed outstanding volunteer service of sustained, direct and consequential nature.
		AFRM Entry Date (AFRED): The award will be computed from the date of enlistment/reenlistment into the New York Army National Guard unless the soldier is coming directly from another component (to include the Coast Guard Reserve).
	www.dmna.state.ny.us /dmna/awards/procedure.html (4595 words)

	Vietnam Security Police Association (USAF), United States Air Force Medals: Armed Forces Reserve Medal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Armed Forces Reserve Medal is awarded to any individual who completes 10 years' honorable satisfactory service in any of the reserve components of the United States armed forces, including the National Guard, provided such service is within a period of 12 consecutive years.
		Its obverse, which depicts a flaming torch centered upon a crossed powder, which depicts a flaming torch centered upon a crossed powder horn and a bugle, within a design of 13 stars and 13 rays, is the same for all services.
		Since that date, a member of such a unit must be credited with a minimum of fifty reserve retirement points per anniversary year in order to have that year apply as satisfactory service toward the award of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
	www.vspa.com /usaf-medals-rm.htm (403 words)

	William F. Readdy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Following a tour as a test pilot instructor, he reported in 1984 to the USS Coral Sea, on Caribbean and Mediterranean deployments.
		In 1986 Readdy transferred into the Naval Reserve to join NASA and served as an instructor pilot and unit commander until his naval retirement in August 2000.
		Readdy is currently Associate Administrator, NASA HQ Office of Space Flight that has oversight for the Marshall, Kennedy, Stennis and Johnson Space Centers as well as programmatic oversight for International Space Station, Space Shuttle, Space Communications and Space Launch Vehicles.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/William_F._Readdy (497 words)

	Service Awards Criteria: 39th Bomb Group [VH] Association
		Any member of the Guard or Reserve who, after 31 December 1960, becomes eligible for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal or the Southwest Asia Service Medal is also eligible for the National Defense Service Medal.
		The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal may be authorized for three categories of operations: U.S. military operations; U.S. military operations in direct support of the United Nations; and U.S. operations of assistance to friendly foreign nations.
		The medal was originally offered to United Nations forces serving in Korea and adjacent waters by the Republic of Korea in 1951.
	39th.org /39th/sa3.html (862 words)

	Naval Reserve Medal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Naval Reserve Medal was awarded to commissioned officers and enlisted members of the Naval Reserve upon completion of ten years service in the Naval Reserve Force, National Naval Volunteers, or in any Federally recognized naval militia force in either active or in-active status.
		The award of the Naval Reserve Medal was discon-tinued on September 12, 1958, and has been replaced by the Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
		In the center of a bronze medallion one and a quarter inches in diameter, an eagle with spread wings is shown perched on an anchor resting on a rocky ledge.
	foxfall.com /gcrm-navy-nrm.htm (307 words)

	DefenseLINK News: Reserve "M" Device Explained (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Air Force Col. Fred Reinero, director of military personnel at DoD reserve affairs, said reserve component members who served in support of a contingency operation on or after Aug. 1, 1990, can wear the device.
		The numeral is worn on the Armed Forces Reserve Medal ribbon to the left of the "M" device.
		Before, the medal was awarded after 10 years of satisfactory military service in one or more reserve component.
	www.defenselink.mil /news/Dec1996/n12111996_9612115.html (439 words)

	Military Awards
		The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States other than General Officers who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.
		Award may be made to a member of the Armed Forces of a friendly foreign nation who, after 1 June 1962, distinguishes himself by an act of heroism, extraordinary achievement, or meritorious service which has been of mutual benefit to a friendly nation and the United States.
		Criteria: The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal is awarded for exemplarybehavior, efficiency, and fidelity while serving as a member of an Army National Guard or Army Reserve Troop Program Unit for each four year period since 3 March 1972.
	facstaff.uww.edu /rambadtd/homepage/legion.htm (867 words)

	Air Force Awards and Decorations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The “M” device is worn with the Armed Forces Reserve Medal to denote active duty status for at least one day during a contingency.
		The hourglass is worn with the Armed Forces Reserve Medal in bronze for 10 years of service, silver for 20 and gold for 30 years.
		This device is worn with the Army of Occupation Medal to denote service of 90 consecutive days in direct support of the Berlin Airlift (June 26, 1948, to Sept. 30, 1949).
	www.af.mil /news/airman/0102/awards2.html (262 words)

	Air Force Reserve Meritorious Service Medal Display Recognition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		It was converted to a medal on November 2, 1971 by Secretary of the Air Force Robert C. Seamans, Jr.
		The Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during a three year period while serving in an enlisted status in the Air Reserve Forces.
		The rays signify the recipient's accomplish-ments as a shining example of those qualities for which the medal is granted and also alludes to the light from the sky (the major theater of operations for the Air Reserve Forces).
	www.amervets.com /replacement/afrmsm.htm (1092 words)

	U.S. Military Medals and Ribbons
		A bronze medal 1 ¼ 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.
		Air Force Reserve: The crest from the Air Forces seal (on a wreath, an eagle displayed in front of a cloud form).
		Marine Corps Reserve: The Marine Corps insignia (eagle perched on a globe superimposed on an anchor).
	www.kilo37.com /afrm.html (501 words)

	Armed Forces Reserve Medal Display Recognition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Air Force: For members of the Air Force, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal is worn after the Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon and before the Air Force NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon.
		Description: A bronze medal 1 inch 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.
		Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) members who receive orders changing their current duty status (legal authority under which they perform duty), their duty location, or assignment to support a contingency operation are eligible for the award of the "M" device.
	www.amervets.com /replacement/afrm.htm (1846 words)

	The Air Force Wives Website - www.airforcewives.com - Soaring to new heights supporting their Airman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		May be awarded to members or former members of the Reserve components of the Armed Forces of the United States who meet one or more of the following three criteria:
		Upon completion of the fourth 10 year-period award, a gold hourglass followed by a bronze hourglass shall be awarded.
		Appropriate wear of the ribbon shall be as follows: If no “M’ device is authorized, the appropriate hourglass shall be positioned in the center of the ribbon.
	www.airforcewives.com /medals/descript/m079.html (354 words)

	Armed Forces Reserve Medal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		FORCES RESERVE MEDAL PENDING CHANGE TO REFERENCE (A).
		THE ARMED FORCES RESERVE MEDAL (AFRM) WAS ESTABLISHED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER 10163, AMENDED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER 10439 AND EXECUTIVE ORDER 13013, DATED 6 AUG 96.
		THE AFRM IS AWARDED FOR HONORABLE AND SATISFACTORY SERVICE AS A MEMBER OR FORMER MEMBER OF ONE OR MORE OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING THE COAST GUARD RESERVE, AS FOLLOWS:
	www.uscg.mil /hq/mcpocg/1awards/afresmedal02.htm (235 words)

	Air Force Link - Art
		Air Force Recruiter Ribbon, The authorization to wear the ribbon is retroactive for any individual who has successfully completed 36 months of duty as an Air Force recruiter and is currently on active duty or a member of a reserve component as of the establishment date of 21 June 2000.
		Armed Forces Reserve Medal, 10 years of honorable and satisfactory military service.
		Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, U.S. Armed Forces for valorous combat achievement during the Vietnam War, 1 Mar 61 to 28 Mar 73.
	www.af.mil /art/index.asp?galleryID=257&page=5 (493 words)

	devices (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Awarded to Air Force Active, Reserve and Guard Personnel serving on or after 10 Feb 2002, credited with completion of a short Air Force Overseas tour North of the Artic Circle, regardless of date of tour completion.
		The arrowhead, a bronze replica of an Indian arrowhead, 1/4 inch high and 1/8 inch wide, is awarded to show participation in a combat parachute jump, combat glider landing, or amphibious assault landing.
		The arrowhead is worn on both the service and suspension ribbons of the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Korean Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, point up, in a veritical position to the wearer's right of all service stars.
	www.afpc.randolph.af.mil /awardsnet/devices.aspx?Mode=Graphics (466 words)

	Air Force Link - Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Afghanistan Campaign Medal, awarded to members of the US uniformed services who serve or have served in Afghanistan or contiguous air space, as defined by such regulations, on or after 24 October 2001 to a date to be determined as prescribed by the Secretary of Defense.
		Medal of Honor, as the highest of several awards created specifically for the Air Force.
		Distinguished Service Medal, awarded to members of the US Air Force who distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility, in combat or otherwise.
	www.af.mil /art/index.asp?galleryID=257&page=5 (706 words)

	Wisconsin Office of the Governor - Media Room
		General Foster’s military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal, the Air Force Outstanding Unit with three oak leaf clusters, Combat Readiness Medal with six oak leaf clusters, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with hourglass device, and the National Defense Service Medal.
		General Krueck’s military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
		The medal is named in honor of Major General Charles Dick, president of the National Guard Association from 1902-09.
	www.wisgov.state.wi.us /journal_media_detail.asp?prid=895 (787 words)

	DefenseLINK News: Perry Awards "M" Device to Reserve Components (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Recipients wear the bronze "M" mobilization device on the Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
		Sandvold, then a sergeant, was mobilized in November 1990; he earned a commission in 1992 and is now a reserve affairs accessions plans officer at Marine Corps headquarters in Washington.
		A self-employed photographer in civilian life, Barrett is a cargo processor in the 69th Aerial Port Squadron, 459th Airlift Wing, Andrews Air Force Base, Md. o Coast Guard Reserve Chief Warrant Officer John J. Brown and Petty Officer 1st Class Eugene Beach, for Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
	www.defenselink.mil /news/Sep1996/n09061996_9609061.html (614 words)

	DefenseLINK News: President Orders "M" Decoration for Mobilized Reservists (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The device will be worn on the Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
		The device goes to any Reserve or National Guard member deployed to support contingency operations on or after Aug. 1, 1990.
		Nearly 282,000 Reserve and National Guard members are now eligible to wear the device -- including troops currently supporting Operation Joint Endeavor in the Balkans.
	www.dod.gov /news/Aug1996/n08221996_9608225.html (201 words)

	06 Apr 04
		Any RC Soldier who is mobilized in support of contingency operations is eligible to receive the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" device.
		Unit commanders are responsible for the original issue of medals.
		These medals will be awarded to recognize all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in or in support of Global War on Terrorism operations, on or after 11 SEP 01 to a date to be determined.
	www.me.ngb.army.mil /IG/IG_Facts/040406.htm (712 words)

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