[Vhfcn-l] air medals

[Mike Keele]

Dennis, that’s at least 21, possibly 26 air medals, assuming they’re all silver.

> On Oct 15, 2019, at 8:22 PM, Dave Norton via Vhfcn-l <vhfcn-l at vhfcn.org> wrote:
> 
> I think the 25/50 thing was pretty standard for us Army helicopter guys.
> And the oak leaves for 5 or so.  But like you I was only ever given 16, but
> according to their numbers (118th AHC I would have had about 1600+ hours) it
> should been about 65.
> 
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> 
> Got lots of answers. Most revolved around 25 to 50 hours of flight. If that
> is the case then I should have more or there is something I am missing,
> Just got a reply that asked what color the oak leaves were. Mine are
> silver. Evidently a silver leaf takes the place of 5 bronze oak leaves.
> Don't know how my unit, can't remember, how my C Co 227th AHB, 1st Cav.
> awarded the medals. DD 214's are a little vague on some things. Thanks
> guys. I will just tell her that I was awarded the air medal with four
> silver oak leaves and let it go at that. Dennis Beckler
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