Air Reserve Meritorious Service Medal (ARMS)
Posted on Aug 12, 2019 in Uncategorized*
The Air Reserve Meritorious Service Medal (ARMS) was established by Secretary of the Air Force Eugene M. Zuckert on April 1, 1964 as a ribbon award known as the Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Ribbon (ARFMSR). It was converted to a medal on November 2, 1971 by Secretary of the Air Force Robert C. Seamans, Jr.
The medal is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity while serving in an enlisted status in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. It is a good conduct award for Air Reserve Forces airmen. When originally awarded as a ribbon, the service period was a four continuous year period.
For individuals with a beginning date after June 30, 1972, the length of service requirement is three continuous years of service. Award the medal to individuals who accrue at least one year, but less than three years toward award of the medal and terminate their enlisted Reserve status as a commissioned or warrant officer regardless of the beginning eligibility date.
Any additional awards of the ARFMSM beyond the initial decoration are denoted by oak leaf clusters.
The appearance of external hyperlinks did not constitute endorsement by Retiree News, this included the linked websites, information, products, or services contained therein. Retiree News did not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Additionally, some of the sites linked to may limit the number of stories you can access without a paid subscription. All links were provided with the intent of meeting the mission of Retiree News.
