Army Achievement Anodized Miniature Medal sbb?_w=153 While the award was first

While the award was first created in 1949 the first awards were not issued until 1958 to Petty Officers Earl Leyda and Raymond Johnson for their actions in saving workers from the Oswego Water Works Tunnel under Lake Ontario

The qualification process to obtain the insignia begins with the Enlisted Aviation Personal Qualification Standards

military who have served in the War on Terror from September 11

World War II Navy Occupation Service Anodized Medal

that have not been recognized by a higher award

Army Achievement Anodized Miniature Medal sbb?_w=153 While the award was firstArmy Achievement Anodized Miniature Medal Criteria: The Army Achievement Medal (AAM) is granted to personnel for outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that merits the Commendation Medal. The AAM is commonly only given to officers in the pay grade of O 4 and below, as well as enlisted service members below the grade of E 7. The AAM can be granted in a combat area, but for non combat meritorious service. The Achievement Medal is