Medal, Air Force Cross

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AIR FORCE CROSS -  The Air Force Cross is the second highest military award that can be given to a member of the United States Air Force.  The Air Force Crossis the Air Force decoration equivalent to the Distinguished Service Cross (Army), the Navy Cross (Navy and Marine Corps), and the Coast Guard Cross (Coast Guard).

The President may award an Air Force Cross of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distinguishes himself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor:

  • while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States;
  • while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or
  • while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party."

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OK, Grove, Headstone Symbols and Meanings, Air Force Cross
OK, Grove, Headstone Symbols and Meanings, Cross, Air Force