Army Achievement Medal (AAM), U.S. Army Achievement Medal & Miniature for Achievement and Merit.

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The Achievement medal is designed as a an award for outstanding achievement or meritorious service primarily for junior soldiers and officers. It was originally designated as a non combat award but with the establishment of the "C" COMBAT device it may awarded in a combat zone. The new R device for REMOTE Combat is also authorized.The video shows the symbolism, criteria and how the medal is displayed

[@pets4489]

This doesn't have many comments on this video, but let me exclaim that this video fills a special place in my life. Thank you for the extra details. Thank you for making the value of the AAM tangible.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

You're very welcome!

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Great looking medal ...who wouldn't want one 🏅

[@jayjay-bz3rr]

I got an AAM when I was in Fort Irwin 1984

[@MoultrieTavern1862]

Thoroughly enjoyed this!

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

So glad!

[@penandsword4386]

Got mine in 1991 , Desert Storm, US Army, 3rd Armor Div, 4-34 Armor Batt.

[@bobsidoodledandy808]

nice! I love it...

[@stephenmills76]

I have 6 of the AAM.

[@thomasandersen5349]

173rd HERD

[@ArmyStrongTooEasy]

I just received two AAM three weeks ago

[@divinity1371]

Quite nice video. Question: What are US Military blades (Sabres, Swords, Daggers.) What are they awarded for?

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

To the best of my knowledge presentation swords is not been awarded since the Civil War.

[@ThatRandomGuy30]

Please do a video on the legion of merit.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

Try to get one out in the next month or so. Thank you for asking

[@AllanMorga-kd8ew]

Show a meritorious service medal