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The gold Navy Wings are the
insignia of a Naval Aviator. |
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Navy Wings are earned after completing 18 months
of flight training, including landings and
takeoffs from an aircraft carrier. |
The star hanging from the red,
white and blue ribbon is The Silver Star Medal, which
was awarded twice as shown by the gold star on
the ribbon. It can only be earned in combat.
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The gold star hanging from the
red ribbon with the blue stripe in the middle is
The Bronze Star Medal, awarded twice, and in
combat as shown by the "V." |
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The medal with stars in the
middle of a shield is The Legion of Merit Medal, awarded twice. The "V" shows they were earned in
combat. |
The purple medal with the gold
silhouette on the purple ribbon is The Purple
Heart Medal, awarded twice. It can only be
earned in combat. |
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The flying eagle hanging from a blue ribbon with
gold stripes is The Air Medal, awarded twice. |
The anchor hanging from a green ribbon with
orange stripes is The Navy Achievement Medal. |
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The eagle on a hexagonal medal hanging from a
green ribbon with white stripes is The Combat
Action Medal. |
The eagle on a circular medal hanging from a
black ribbon with red, white & blue stripes is
The Prisoner Of War Medal. |
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The eagle on a circular medal hanging from the
red, yellow, red ribbon is The National Defense
Service Medal. |
The sunburst star hanging from a green ribbon
with white stripes is The Vietnam Cross of
Gallantry Medal. |
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The circular medal hanging from a yellow ribbon
with red stripes is The Republic of Vietnam
Service Medal with 16 stars that denote time in
service there |
The circular medal hanging from a blue ribbon is
The Expert Pistol Medal. |
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Service medals are placed left to right, and
descending, in order of importance and merit. |
A warrior's medals are tribute to his or her
service for our country, irrespective of the war
itself. |
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