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Bronze Star
This decoration is awarded a person in any branch of the military service who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States on or after December 7, 1941, shall have distinguished himself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against an armed enemy.
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American Defence Services Medal
This medal is awarded for any active duty service period completed between 8 Sep 39 and 7 Dec 41, if the active duty order specified service for a 12-month period or longer.
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Air Medal
This decoration is awarded to U.S. and civilian personnel for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievments while participating in aerial flight and foreign military personnel in actual combat in support of operations.
Ben has four Oak Leaf Clusters on his ribbon.
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World War Two Victory Medal
This medal is awarded for any service period between 7 Dec 41 and 31 Dec 46.
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American Campaign Medal
This medal is awarded for service within the American theater between
7 Dec 41 and 2 Mar 46, under any of the following conditions:
2. Permanent assignment as aircrew members of airplanes making
frequent flights over ocean waters for a period of 30 consecutive days
or 60 days nonconsecutive
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Korean Service Medal
This medal for members of the United States Armed Forces for service in Korea, 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days between June 27, 1950, and July 27, 1954.
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Euro-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
This medal is awarded for service in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater between 7 Dec 41 and 8 Nov 45, under the same conditions described under those for the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. The same also applies in awarding the Bronze Service Star and Arrowhead device.
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Army of Occupation Medal
This medal was established in 1946 and the order has been amended several times to cover areas not originally authorized. It is awarded for thirty consecutive days at a normal post of duty on assignment to the armies of occupation.
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United Nations Service Medal
This medal was authorized by the United Nations General Assembly on Dec. 12, 1950. The Department of Defense authorized it for the United States Armed Forces on Nov. 27, 1951. It is awarded to officers and enlisted men of the armed forces of the United States who participated in the action in Korea between June 27, 1950, and July 27, 1954. This medal is awarded for any period of time spent in combat.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
This medal is awarded to any officer or enlisted man of the Armed Forces of the United States who shall have distinguished himself in actual combat in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight, subsequent to November 11, 1918." The decoration may also be given for an act performed prior to November 11, 1918, when the individual has been recommended for, but has not received the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Distinguished Service Medal.
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Majors Gold Leaf
This is the rank insignia for a Major in the United States Air Force.
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Airforce Pilot Master Rateing
These wings come in three flavors for Air Force Pilots. Pilot - Senior Pilot and Master Pilot. There is even one that is for Astronauts (complete with a Star Trek symbol on the front).
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Aerospace Audiovisual Service Patch
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Military Airlift Command Patch
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Officer's Cap Badge
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WWII USAAF Officer Lapel Insignia
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