New Combat Action Medal Qualifies Service Members for Two Years of Free VA Medical Care

The Air Force Combat Action Medal (AFCAM)

The Air Force will begin awarding a new Combat Action Medal in April. The Air Force Combat Action Medal (AFCAM) may be awarded to Airmen that have directly participated in active combat, either in the air or on the ground, as part of their official duty. Airmen serving as a crew member on a C130 providing key support to Coalition forces or Airmen servicing as a convoy escort operation that takes fire, for instance, would be eligible to apply for the award. Airmen can apply for the award to recognize participation in combat activities dating back as far as Sept. 11, 2001. In order for an Airman to wear the AFCAM, a narrative explanation of the Airman's involvement in combat activities must be submitted by a person with first-hand knowledge of the incident. The application will be processed through the chain of command and eventually be approved or disapproved by the Commander of Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR).
(Source: http://www.af.mil/news/story_print.asp?storyID=123039084)

Airmen in receipt of this medal qualify for free VA medical care for two years post discharge. For more information about Combat Veteran eligibility: http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/eligibility/CombatVets.asp

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