Air Force Combat Action Miniature Medal ISLAND_19~83765 The saving of a life

The saving of a life or the success of the voluntary heroic act is not necessary

USN Soft Shoulder Marks - Medical Service

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the period of designated service for the award was lessened from four years to three years

Subsequent decorations the Prisoner of War Medal are denoted by Silver Stars worn as attachments on the service medal

Air Force Combat Action Miniature Medal ISLAND_19~83765 The saving of a lifeAir Force Combat Action Miniature Medal Criteria: The Air Force Combat Action Medal (AFCAM) is granted to airmen who directly took part in active combat, whether it was in the air or on the ground while serving their official duty. In order to receive this award the airman's involvement must be documented and submitted by a person with first hand knowledge of the incident to the first O 6 in their operational chain of command. This is then processed