Awards and Decorations of the United States Air Force - Bronze Star Medal, Commendation Medal, U.S. Air Force Aeronautical Ratings (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 34. Chapters: Bronze Star Medal, Commendation Medal, U.S. Air Force Aeronautical Ratings, Mackay Trophy, Order of the Sword, Good Conduct Medal, Badges of the United States Air Force, Air Force Cross, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Reserve Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Marksmanship Ribbon, Drill Instructor Ribbon, Achievement Medal, Recruiting Service Ribbon, Air Force Combat Action Medal, Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Gallant Unit Citation, Air and Space Campaign Medal, Cheney Award, Combat Readiness Medal, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon, Basic Training Honor Graduate Ribbon, Aerial Achievement Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Airman's Medal, Airman's coin, Abilene Trophy, Outstanding Unit Award, Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Air Force Recognition Ribbon, Organizational Excellence Award, Lance P. Sijan Award, Fawbush-Miller Award. Excerpt: U.S. Air Force aeronautical ratings are military aviation skill standards established and awarded by the United States Air Force for commissioned officers participating in "regular and frequent flight," either aerially or in space, in performance of their duties. USAF aeronautical badges, commonly referred to as "wings" from their shape and their historical legacy, are awarded by the Air Force in recognition of degrees of achievement and experience. Officers earning these badges and maintaining their requirements are classified as rated officers and receive additional pay and allowances. The first U.S. military aviator ratings were awarded in 1912, and the issuance of badges for recognition of the award began in 1913. The division of ratings into multiple skill levels and categories began in 1914 and expanded during World War I. With minor variations in numbers...