Air Medal SBBA~Pair~80757~80757|2 500 flying hours in aircraft

500 flying hours in aircraft or seven years from basic rating date while Master Aviator Badge recipients need 3

and in addition

Three combat jumps - A bronze star on the base of each wing and one star centered on the shroud lines below the canopy

Criteria: The Small Craft Insignia is a decoration of the United States Navy which was first created in the 1970s following the close of the Vietnam War

Air Medal SBBA~Pair~80757~80757|2 500 flying hours in aircraftAir Medal Criteria: The Air Medal (AM) is given to military personnel for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight; awards may also be given to acknowledge single acts of merit or heroism. The AM is mainly intended to recognize those personnel who are on current crew member or non crew member flying status which requires them to engage in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the pursuit of their primary duties. However,