Medal of Honor	Action above and beyond the call of duty, risking life where otherwise life would not be in risk, and exceptionally aiding the cause in doing so. Action should clearly merit the Medal of Honor in any pilots eyes. Required unanimous vote from Group HQ review panel.
	Air Force Cross	Exceptionally valorous actions, but not deserving of a Medal of Honor, may be awarded the Air Force Cross. Required majority vote from Group HQ review panel.
	Silver Star	Awarded for gallantry in action. Series requirements: 10+ kills in an S3 series without the loss of a single aircraft, or similar feat. Five frames must be attended. or Frame requirements: 5+ kills in a single S3 frame without loss of aircraft.
	Legion of Merit	Awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct or superior service in either a combat or non-combat role. Series requirements: Serving as an S3 Frame CO in 2+ frames of an S3 series, or as CO of one frame of three consecutive S3 series. or Non-combat event requirements: Pilot assists HQ in areas such as running radar, typing of orders, or any other assistance in five total frames over the course of three S3 series. or Other requirements: Pilot deserves recognition for exceptional non-event achievements not covered elsewhere
	Distinguished Flying Cross	Awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. Series requirements: 5+ kills in an S3 series without the loss of a single aircraft, or similar feat. Five frames must be attended. or Frame requirements: 3+ kills in a single S3 frame without loss of aircraft.
	Bronze Star	Awarded for heroic actions involving the risk of life. Series requirements: 2+ kills in an S3 series without the loss of a single aircraft, or similar feat. Five frames must be attended.
	Meritorious Service Medal	Awarded for non-combat achievement. Training requirements: Pilot designs and/or supervises a training curriculum for the newer members to the group which is regularly attended. or Other requirements: Pilot deserves recognition for non-event achievements not covered elsewhere.
	Air Medal	Awarded for heroic actions involving the risk of life. Series requirements: Flying in an S3 series without the loss of a single aircraft. Four of five frames must be attended.
	Aerial Achievement Medal	Awarded for sustained meritorious achievement in flight. Series requirements: Flying in all five frames of two S3 series in a row (10 total frames).
	Air Force Commendation Medal	Awarded for actions not involving the direct risk of life but otherwise earning the Air Medal.
	National Defense Medal	Awarded for incontestable non-combat achievement in the service of the WarBirds community at large.
	Combat Readiness Medal	Awarded for continuous readiness for combat as shown by participation in 31st Fighter Group events.
	Oak Leaf Cluster	Added to a medal for each additional time it is received.
	Valor V	Added to a medal when it has been received five times.
	Confirmed Kill	Each squadron member has their personal best streak kept track of. A Confirmed Kill is awarded for each kill scored during their best streak.

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