United States: Air Force Aerial Achievement Medal (AAAM). With bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' device on the riband United States: Air Force Aerial Achievement Medal (AAAM). With bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' device on the riband United States: Air Force Aerial Achievement Medal (AAAM). With bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' device on the riband United States: Air Force Aerial Achievement Medal (AAAM). With bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' device on the riband United States: Air Force Aerial Achievement Medal (AAAM). With bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' device on the riband

United States: Air Force Aerial Achievement Medal (AAAM). With bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' device on the riband

The bronze Oakleaf Cluster' denotes that the recipient has been awarded a further award of the Air Force Aerial Achievement Medal = total of 2 x AAAM's

Medal riband fitted with a post 1990 9mm crimp style brooch the reverse of the brooch with Federal Contractors hallmark 'G27'. The mounting brooch with long-hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued

The Aerial Achievement Medal is a decoration of the United States Air Force that was created in 1988. The decoration specifically recognizes the contributions of aircrew members - as well as 'Drone' operators - who would, otherwise, not be qualified for the award of the Air Medal

The decoration is awarded in the name of the Secretary of the Air Force and is presented to members of the United States military or civilian personnel, while serving in a capacity with the U.S. Air Force, who distinguish themselves by sustained meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. The achievements must be accomplished with distinction above and beyond that normally expected of professional airmen
Operators of Unmanned aerial vehicles (Drones) may receive the award. One was given in 1997 for successfully flying a disabled UAV back to its base. According to a report based on Air Force statistics, from January 2009 to mid-2010 3497 medals were granted to operators, while 1408 more were given to pilots

The Aerial Achievement Medal may be approved by local commanders; however, the missions for which the decoration is authorized must be approved by a Major Air Force Command

Minimum requirements for an Aerial Achievement Medal are 20 flights of at least 2 hours with one flight per theatre per day. For the basic Aerial Achievement medal, 14 flights may be used. However, if this is the case, then 26 flights must be used for the first Oak Leaf Cluster

Enlisted personnel receive three (3) promotion points per award of the AAAM

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