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Richard responded to
Decoration Abrevations on DD214 on 07/28/2009 02:14 pm
Hello,
I'm new to this site and I'm trying to build my military signature.
I was in the Air Force from '69-'72, and it's been a while sense I've thought about decorations and ribbons.
I was looking at my DD214, and can figure out some of the abreviations, and was wondering if anyone could help me.
Here is what I have;
NDSM
RVCM
VSM W/ 1BSS - I'm pretty sure that's the Vietnam Service Medal
AFGCM - Air Force Good Conduct Medal
AFM 900-3

If anyone can help me decypher this, it would be greatly appreciated

Thanks,
Rick


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Matthew responded to
Decoration Abrevations on DD214 on 08/04/2009 05:23 am
These are the abbreviations. Please be advised these are to the best of my knowledge after some quick research, and may be incorrect.

NDSM - National Defense Service Medal
RVCM - Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
VSM W/ 1BSS - Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star
AFGCM - Air Force Good Conduct Medal
AFM 900-3 - I believe this may be some manner of training certification, as I'm unable to locate any corresponding medal.

Hope this helps!


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Andrew responded to
Decoration Abrevations on DD214 on 09/06/2009 09:29 am
AFM 900-3 is Air Force Manual 900-3, which describes the procedures for awarding some of what's on the DD-214. The reason the manual is quoted for a particular award is because there are probably no orders for it, so it's supporting documentation just came straight from the regulations.


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