Air Medal

noun

: a U.S. military decoration awarded for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight

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Zinn eventually received the Air Medal and two battle stars for distinguished service. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 His awards and decorations included the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, and Air and Space Achievement Medal, the Ohio National Guard said. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 25 May 2026 Klinner, an eight-year Air Force veteran, received awards including the Air Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Aerial Achievement Medal and the Air and Space Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026 During deployments, Van Epps earned the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Medal with valor device, according to a copy of his resume obtained by The Tennessean. — Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Air Medal

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Air Medal was in 1942

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“Air Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Air%20Medal. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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