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	Army Achievement Medal
		On the obverse is a design consisting of the elements of the Department of the Army (DA) plaque and the date "1775" at the bottom.
		As part of the Army Cohesion and Stability Study (ARCOST) of 1980, a recommendation was made to establish the Army Achievement Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and the NCO Professional Development Ribbon.
		On 10 April 1981, the Secretary of the Army approved establishment of the decorations recommended by the ARCOST group.
	www.priorservice.com /aracme1.html (280 words)

	Army Achivement Medal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The Army Achievement Medal was established on March 2, 1981, by Secretary of the Army
		The Army Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces below the rank of colonel who, while serving in any capacity with the Army in a noncombat area, distinguish themselves by outstanding achievement or meritorious service, but not of a nature that would warrant the award of an Army Commendation Medal.
		The shape of the medal was adopted to distinguish it from all other Army decorations, and the Army Seal denotes the authority under which the award is given.
	foxfall.com /fmd-army-ach.htm (238 words)

	U.S. Army 32d Medical Brigade - Brigade S1/G1
		Army leaders present various type of awards and decorations to recognize soldiers for valor, meritorious service, and achievement.
		The Army Achievement Medal (AAM) is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army in a non-combat area on or after 1 August 1981, distinguished themselves by meritorious service or achievement of a lesser degree than required for award of the ARCOM.
		The degree that an individual's achievement or service enhanced the readiness or effectiveness of the organization, or the degree that they made notable contributions to the morale or esprit de corps of the organization, will be the predominant factors for deciding the appropriate award.
	www.cs.amedd.army.mil /32MedBDE/s1.htm (2045 words)

	U.S. Army Individual Decorations
		The Soldier's Medal is awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States, distinguished himself or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy.
		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 noncombat area after 16 January 1969, has distinguished himself or herself by outstanding meritorious achievement or service.
		Award of the Air Medal is primarily intended to recognize those personnel who are on current crewmember or noncrewmember flying status which requires them to participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the performance of their primary duties.
	www.americal.org /awards/achv-svc.htm (1909 words)

	ARMY RESERVE COMPONENTS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		A bronze medal, consisting of a faceted twelve-pointed star with a beveled edge, the points surmounting a wreath of laurel and bearing on a disc within a smaller wreath of laurel, a torch between two swords crossed saltirewise, points up and flanked by two mullets.
		The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal is awarded for exemplary behavior, 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.
		The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal may be awarded to enlisted personnel and officers in the grade of Colonel or below.
	www.muxo.net /vietnam/medals/arcam.html (259 words)

	RMP Country
		Army Achievement Medal awarded by my unit as I left for my new duty assignment - May 1997.
		Army Achievement Medal (second Award) awarded for participation in rapid deployment for Operation Desert Thunder/Southern Watch - July 1998
		Army Achievement Medal (third Award) awarded by my unit as I left for my new duty assignment - March 2002.
	www.angelfire.com /ga3/raidermp/myarmyawards.html (464 words)

	Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal is awarded to personnel in the grade of colonel and below upon completion of four years service since March 3, 1971, with a Reserve Component unit for exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity.
		The medal is a bronze medallion one and a quarter inches in diameter, consisting of a faceted twelve-pointed star with a narrow beveled edge the points of which surmount a wreath of laurel.
		The ribbon to the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal consists of a field of gold with a central stripe of red bordered by white and blue.
	www.foxfall.com /gcrm-army-arcam.htm (374 words)

	AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: NYS DMNA Procedures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		In peacetime, military decorations recognize achievements that have significantly contributed to the readiness and effectiveness of a unit or organization, or have made notable contribution to the morale or esprit de corps of units or organizations.
		Awards for meritorious achievement or service will not be based upon the grade of the intended recipient, except in those cases where selected grades are ineligible for a particular award.
		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.
	www.dmna.state.ny.us /dmna/awards/procedure.html (4585 words)

	America's Army - Real Heroes
		The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to any member of the US Armed Services for distinguishing themselves with meritorious service or achievements.
		This award may be presented to any member of the US Army, with the exception of general officers, or to any member of a friendly nation's Armed Forces, for an act of heroism, extra...
		This award may be presented to any member of the US Army, with the exception of general officers, or to any member of a friendly nation's Armed Forces, for meritorious service or a...
	www.americasarmy.com /realheroes/index.php?view=ribbons (751 words)

	312th United States Army Band Iowa Sreet Jazz
		SSG Kelley is the flute section leader in the 312th Army Band's concert band and is the NCOIC of the Woodwind Quintet and Flute Ensemble.
		As a member of the 312th Army Band SSG Kelley is the NCOIC of Iowa Street Jazz, a member of the country band and performs in several small ensembles.
		She serves as the percussion section leader in the concert band, is the vocalist and pianist with both Iowa Street Jazz and the Stage Band, is the NCOIC and vocalist for the country band and participates in several other small ensembles.
	www.kansasoz.com /band/iowastreetjazzcombo.htm (1719 words)

	Boot Camp - MilitaryKidz.com - www.militarykidz.com
		The request for establishment of the medal was forwarded from the Secretary of War to the President in a letter dated December 28, 1917.
		Upon examination of the first medals struck at the Mint, it was considered advisable to make certain minor changes to add to the beauty and the attractiveness of the medal.
		These medals were furnished with the provision that these crosses be replaced when the supply of the second design was accomplished which would also be numbered 1 to 100.
	www.militarykidz.com /bootcamp/medals/descript/m004.html (425 words)

	Awards and decorations of the United States Army - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The first recognized medals of the U.S. Army appeared during the American Civil War and were generally issued by local commanders on an unofficial basis.
		The Medal of Honor was the first award to be established in regulations as a permanent Army decoration, complete with benefits.
		In addition, several World War II campaign medals were created for various theaters and a World War II Victory Medal was established at the end of the conflict as well as an occupation medal.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Awards_and_decorations_of_the_United_States_Army (557 words)

	Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, Department of the Army
		Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, Department of the Army
		Ribbon: The medal is suspended from a ribbon 1 3/8 inches in width consisting of the following vertical stripes: 35/64" Blue 1/64” White, 1/64” Red, 1/64” White, 1/32” Blue, 1/64” White, 1/64” Red, 1/64” White, 1/32” Blue, 1/64” White, 1/64” Red, 1/64” White, 1/32” Blue, 1/64” White, 1/64” Red, 1/64” White and 35/64” Blue.
		The central portion of the Department of the Army Plaque represents the efforts of individuals to achieve objectives of the Department. Blue has been a traditional color to reflect recognition of civilian accomplishments since World War II.
	www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil /CivilianMedalsDecor/AchievementMedalForCivilianService.htm (111 words)

	Civil affairs soldiers' efforts recognized during ceremony (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Nearly 50 awards, including Bronze Stars, Combat Infantryman Badges, Combat Medical Badges, Army Commendation Medals and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, were presented to soldiers from the 96th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C., in an Aug. 26 ceremony at Fort Bragg's Bull Simons Plaza.
		FORT BRAGG, N.C. (Army News Service, Aug. 28, 2002) -- Nearly 50 soldiers from the 96th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) recently garnered a variety of awards for their efforts as part of Operation Enduring Eagle.
		Presented honors included the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal with "V" device, Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and the Army Achievement Medal.
	www4.army.mil /ocpa/print.php?story_id_key=688 (575 words)

	Achievement Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Achievement Medal was first proposed as a means to recognize the contributions of junior officers and enlisted personnel who were not eligible to receive the higher Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service Medal.
		The Achievement Medal is awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal.
		Additional awards of the Achievement Medal are denoted by oak leaf clusters, except for the Navy and Coast Guard which issues award stars.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Army_Achievement_Medal (356 words)

	Press Release 2001-02-15
		Since their arrival, the Army investigators have been studying the flight plans, individual flight records, weather forecasts and the crash sites, located in the rugged terrain of the Kahuku training area on the northern side of Oahu.
		Perry is a graduate of the University of Hawaii, Manoa with a bachelor of arts in political science in 1982.
		Perry enlisted in the Army in January of 1985.
	www.25idl.army.mil /pressrelease/20010215.asp (1624 words)

	The Army Achievement Medal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The Army Achievement Medal was orginally established on April 1, 1981 by Order of the Secretary of the Army, John O. Marsh, Jr.
		It is awarded to any United States Army and Army Reserve personnel who ditinguishes themselves by outstanding achievement or meritorious service of a lesser degree than required for the Army Commendation Medal.
		On the obverse is breast armor with an American flag and cannon and cannon balls to the left and the U.S. Army flag and mortar and powder jars to the right.
	www.cicerocollectibles.com /cicero/USMedals/MedalPages/AchieveArmy.html (280 words)

	Army Times - News - More News.
		Leroy E. Alexander, 27, of Dale City, Va., and Capt. Charles D. Robinson, 29, of Haddon Heights, N.J., were killed near Urgun district in eastern Paktika province on Friday when a bomb exploded near their vehicle, the military said in a statement.
		Alexander’s mother, Felecia, traveled to Fayetteville, N.C., to be with her daughter-in-law after the Army notified the family of her son’s death.
		He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
	www.armytimes.com /story.php?f=1-292925-895744.php (404 words)

	Army Achievement Medal Display Recognition
		To obtain either a Display Medal or a Display Recognition for your authorized award you will be required to provide military-issued documentation authorizing your award.
		The Army Achievement Medal was established on March 2, 1981, by Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh, Jr.
		The Army Achievement Medal was designed by Jay Morris and sculpted by Donald Borja, both of the Army's Institute of Heraldry.
	www.amervets.com /replacement/aam.htm (757 words)

	Sergeant Major
		Army Band in Republic of Panama, the 282
		Army Band, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, the Armed Forces School of Music, Norfolk, Virginia, the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe International Band in Casteau, Belgium, the United States Continental Army Band, Fort Monroe, Virginia, and the 9
		His awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Army Achievement medal with one silver and one bronze oak leaf clusters, the Good Conduct Medal 7
	8tharmy.korea.army.mil /band/sgm.htm (409 words)

	Orders, Awards & Decorations
		The Commanding General delegated to Commanders in the grade of Lieutenant Colonel authority to approve the AAM and the MOVSM and to Commanders in the grade of Colonel to approve the ARCOM.
		Reflect favorably on the Army and the Department of Defense.
		The MOVSM is worn on the left side of the Army uniform between the Humanitarian Service Medal and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
	www.wood.army.mil /MPO/Orders.htm (1905 words)

	October 2004 Engineer Update (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The following medals may be given to Department of the Army civilian employees to recognize high levels of performance and service.
		This medal is comparable to the Army Achievement Medal.
		Developed and improved major methods and procedures, developed significant inventions, or was responsible for exceptional achievements that effected large-scale savings or were of major significance in advancing the missions of the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, and the federal government.
	www.hq.usace.army.mil /cepa/pubs/oct04/STORY7.HTM (894 words)

	SMDC PA Website
		In 1987 he was assigned to the United States Army Field Artillery Center and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, as the Range Officer and then C Battery Commander, 1st Battalion 31st Field Artillery.
		Supporting the Global War on Terrorism, COL Yowell was mobilized on active duty in January 2002 as the Commander, 193rd Space Battalion, U.S. Army Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.
		He graduated from the U.S. Army War College resident class in June 2005 and returned to the Colorado Army National Guard serving as the Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics prior to his last position as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel.
	www.armyspace.army.mil /CmdGrp/Bio_Detail.asp?BIOID=36 (309 words)

	Medal of Honor
		On 31 January 1968, CWO Ferguson, commander of a resupply helicopter monitoring an emergency call from wounded passengers and crewmen of a downed helicopter under heavy attack within the enemy controlled city of Hue, unhesitatingly volunteered to attempt evacuation.
		Despite warnings from all aircraft to stay clear of the area due to heavy antiaircraft fire, CWO Ferguson began a low-level night at maximum airspeed along the Perfume River toward the tiny, isolated South Vietnamese Army compound in which the crash survivors had taken refuge.
		From September 1984 to September 1997, he was an instructor pilot for the Arizona Army National Guard.
	www.hood.army.mil /1cd_2-227avn/History/medal_of_honor.htm (769 words)

	U.S. Army
		The above display represents the correct order of precedence for ribbons most likely to be worn today on the Army uniform.
		Devices worn on these ribbons must be worn in a specific manner and are used to denote additional awards or participation in a specific event.
		For additional information about the proper order of display, placement of devices or about ribbons not shown, refer to AR 670-1.
	www.thetachi.org /alumni/Uniform/Medals/Medals_Army.asp (67 words)

	Military-Awards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		For meritorious achievement during Annual Training at Pierce County Terminal, Tacoma, Washington with the 1395th USA TTU, during the period 18 February 1989 through 3 March 1989.
		Established by the Secretary of the Army, awarded to all members of the US Army for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity while serving as a member of a United States Army Reserve (USAR) troop program unit (TPU) for four (4) qualifying, consecutive years honorably with no break in service.
		Established by the Secretary of the Army, awarded to all members of the US Army for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity while serving as a member of a United States Army Reserve (USAR) troop program unit (TPU) for eight (8) qualifying, consecutive years honorably with no break in service.
	home.comcast.net /~davidday68/David/military/awards.htm (1061 words)

	Our Commander
		Command Sergeant Major Benedictus is a graduate of all of the Army’s NCOES courses, to include class 56 of the Sergeants Major Academy.
		CSM Benedictus is a graduate of the Army Staff and Faculty course, Recruiting Station Commander Course and Army First Sergeant Course.
		He is the recipient of the Army Recruiting Gold Badge, Ring and the Glen E. Morrell awards.
	www.usarec.army.mil /6thbde/6lbn/section2/command.htm (545 words)

	Army Good Conduct Medal
		The Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active Federal military service.
		It is awarded on a selective basis to each soldier who distinguishes himself or herself from among his or her fellow soldiers by their exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity throughout a specified period of continuous enlisted active Federal military service.
		There is no right or entitlement to the medal until the immediate commander has approved the award and the award has been announced in permanent orders.
	www.geocities.com /joeyalan/page3.html (103 words)

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