There are also no pending "V" devices.Service specific Achievement Medals are no longer eligible for a "V," only a "C" or "R." That's true now, too, for the Legion of Merit, which before now was awarded with a "V" only by the Navy and Marine Corps. It is awarded to Air Force personnel for outstanding achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf of the Air Force. This medal was authorized 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 meritorious achievement and service. Published August 23, 2010.

Short answer is just make sure it shows up in PRDA. :-pI have stuff that is unknown and was told by HQ that it never will because their system can't be fixed.You can wear it if you were approved to by your CC on the AF104. I got it five years ago.It’s just a lag between vMPF and the new decoration. Close. Thanks for the "update" on the system.

I got approved for it back in October, but my vMPF is still reading it as a Unknown Award/Decoration (will not be displayed)Like the NATO ISAF medal that’s been awarded since 2001ish that still doesn’t show properly in vMPF?I am a bot, this was an automatic reply.My OIR medal is still listed as "Unknown Award/Decoration" by vMPF. Send me Comments and … PCS Citations 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, 14: Civilian Achievement Award : 2002: Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) OA AFAM. This award was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on Oct. 20, 1980. OA AFAM for Citation 4 : OA Citation 1,2,3,4, 5,6,7,8,9.

The Medal will continue to display as "Unknown" in your vMPF records until they create a new medal image and update the database...so don't hold your breath on that part.There was two forms I had to submit up to my CSS to get the CC to sign. The Army released its criteria for the devices in March, and the remaining services will roll out the new policy by the end of this year.Charlsy is a Reporter and Engagement Manager for Military Times.

Secret Squirrel. As long as it is showing with the unknown award you are authorized to wear it. Do not award the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) for 0-6s and above or for retirement. Then a copy of my SURF and the forms went to MPF for processing. Has anyone received this campaign medal in their vMPF record? Question. The Air Force announced the criteria for the "R" and "C" devices, which can be awarded with 12 military awards, on Thursday. Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal. U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Posted by. share. Has anyone received this campaign medal in their vMPF record? "RPA pilots, cyber warriors and our ISR troops [have] had a significant impact in fights like the ISIS fight and other operations," Ryder said. The "C," or combat, device signifies meritorious performance "under combat conditions. Question. Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) OA Citations 1,2. save hide report. The "R" device was established to distinguish military awards earned for direct hands-on employment of a weapons system that had a direct or immediate impact on combat or military operations, Air Force spokesman Col. Patrick Ryder told reporters at the Pentagon on Thursday.The new devices stem from a series of changes the Pentagon implemented to its awards policy for troops involved in combat.

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