Noun
a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight
Source: WordNetHe was a decorated bombardier who had earned an Air Medal and four Oak Leaf Clusters. Source: Internet
He received the Air Medal and Purple Heart. Source: Internet
He has been awarded the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal and the NATO Meritorious Service Medal. Source: Internet
During his Air Force career, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, the Air Force Commendation, and multiple other honors. Source: Internet
His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, one Individual Air Medal with Combat "V" (three Strike Flight), four Navy Commendation Medals, one with Combat "V," and numerous unit, campaign, and service awards. Source: Internet
The Air Medal had been adopted two years earlier to raise airmen's morale. Source: Internet