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Air Medal
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Air Medal  (âr)
n.
A decoration awarded by the U.S. Army, Air Force, or Navy for meritorious conduct in flight operations.
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Noun1.Air Medal - a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flightAir Medal - a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight
laurel wreath, medal, decoration, ribbon, medallion, palm - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event


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Hays is the most decorated member of the class of 1950 with three Silver Stars, seven Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Bronze Star with combat "V," and 18 Air Medals.
In a military career spanning 34 years and three wars (World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War), Day received nearly 70 military decorations, including the Congressional Medal of Honor, Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, POW Ribbon, and several Bronze Stars, Air Medals, and Purple Hearts.
During World War II he flew 22 combat missions in B-17s with the Eighth Air Force and earned three Air Medals.
 
 
 
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