Air and Space Achievement Miniature Medal ISLAND_31B~BRT0069 United Nations Medal

United Nations Medal

Sailors who have earned the silver pin while enlisted and later become commissioned officers are authorized to begin wearing the gold pin (this is the only enlisted device that is authorized to change color upon the wearer's commissioning without further qualification)

the medals is typically awarded to senior officers such as the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Coast Guard Anodized Medal for Heroism

ships' surgeons served without commissions

Air and Space Achievement Miniature Medal ISLAND_31B~BRT0069 United Nations MedalAir and Space Achievement Miniature Medal Criteria: The Air and Space Achievement Medal (AFAM) is a decoration awarded to Air and Space Force personnel for an outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of the same nature that warrants receiving the Commendation medal. The AFAM is only awarded to junior personnel and is most often awarded to officers with the pay grade of O 4 and below, as well as enlisted personnel below the grade of E 7. The