Air Medal - Anodized ISLAND_8B~MCR-68021 Student Naval Aviators are awarded

Student Naval Aviators are awarded "soft wings" immediately after the completion of their final training flight

day-and-night land navigation courses

They have information regarding counseling

warrant and commissioned officers up to and including the grade of Colonel

Air Medal - Anodized ISLAND_8B~MCR-68021 Student Naval Aviators are awardedAir Medal Anodized Criteria: The Air Medal (AM) is given to military personnel for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight; awards may also be given to acknowledge single acts of merit or heroism. The AM is mainly intended to recognize those personnel who are on current crew member or non crew member flying status which requires them to engage in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the pursuit of their primary duties.