Air Medals ARE given out like candy
Posted on: November 13, 2019 at 15:41:04 CT
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In Vietnam (post 1968 when Taylor was there, one award per every 24 "flight hours" logged was the criteria. A flight into and out of a combat area earned 2 hours (round trip).... It was not unusual for a chopper pilot or crew member to receive 30-40 Air Medals in a single tour of duty.
A HS classmate's dad was a Huey pilot that did 3 tours in Vietnam. He had 70 Air Medals.
The Air Medal is awarded in peacetime or combat....