First Airman Receives New Combat Medal

Week of August 06, 2007

Staff Sgt. Paxton, recently became the first airman to receive the new Air Force Combat Action Medal. The medal was created to recognize Air Force members who were engaged in air or ground combat off-base, in a combat zone including those who were under or engaged hostile forces with direct and hostile fire. Award eligibility is retroactive to Sept. 11, 2001, including posthumous awards. Personnel no longer on active duty can submit packages to the Board for Correction of Military Records. Airmen should contact their local military personnel flight or the Air Force Contact Center at DSN 665-5000 or (800) 616-3775.

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