Talk:Commendation Medal

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[edit] Air Force Commendation Medal

It's been quite a few years since I was in the Air Force, but I seem to recall the Commendation medal was "standard issue" for serving a tour of duty as a junior enlisted member with an excellent performance review. Senior enlisted members or those that went above and beyond would automatically get the MSM. It seemed this was a really routine situation. I wonder if this might be worked into the article or if anyone else has thoughts. -71.49.163.77 06:38, 29 June 2006 (UTC).

I don't know about "standard issue". I served in the Air Force and was stationed in Vietnam. Served with many a fine airman. I received the AF Commendation Medal. Not many in my squadron did receive it. So, I'm going to have to disagree with your accessment of 'standard issue'. In my view standard issue is the Good Conduct medal. All you have to do is keep your nose clean for 2 years - and you are awarded this medal. Now that's 'standard issue' —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.53.239.147 (talk) 03:42, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

When someone PCSs they are automatically considered for

• Amn tier: Acheivment Medal
• Junior NCOs: Commendation Medal
• SNCOs: Meritorious Service Medal

And you usually get it unless there was a problem. --Pmsyyz (talk) 22:47, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Joint Service Commendation Medal

Why does that redirect here? They aren't the same thing. Perhaps we should create a page, or make a note about it on here? Gelston 13:03, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

I'm a retard (Didn't let the page load all the way). Sorry! Gelston 13:06, 14 November 2006 (UTC)