Air
Force Achievement Medal |
The Achievement Medal is awarded for
outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature
that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal.
Since the Achievement Medal is designated as an award solely for
junior personnel, it is generally only awarded to officers in
the pay grade of O-4 and below and enlisted personnel below the
grade of E-7. Award authority rests with local commanders,
granting a broad discretion of when and for what action the
Achievement Medal may be awarded. |