Air Force Decorations, Medals and Ribbons. What is the difference?

This video is about Air Force Decorations, Medals and Ribbons. All the information came from the book Medals and Ribbons of the USAF available at https://www.amazon.com/Medals-Ribbons-United-States-Force/dp/1884452604/ref=pd.The Difference between Personal decorations, Service medals, Unit awards and Ribbon only awards is explained. The use of devices on ribbons and medals to show valor, multiple awards or campaigns is shown. Examples of wearing medals, miniature medals and ribbons on the male and female Air Force uniform is shown.

Marine Corps Decorations, Medals, Unit Awards and Ribbon Awards. Do You know the Difference?

This video is about Marine Decorations, Service Medals, Unit Awards and Ribbon Only Awards.All of the information in this video came from “Marine Awards and Insignia” available at https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Medals-Insignia-Illustrated-History/dp/1884452299/ref=sr_1. The show explains the difference between personal decorations for valor and meritorious service and service medals as well as Unit awards and Ribbon only awards. The Differences between USMC Decorations and Service Medals are shown as well as examples of how the medals and ribbons are worn.

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