Army Achievement Anodized Medal ISLAND_32C~OCP-113 While the award is issued

While the award is issued for those who served from 1941 to 1945

A similar decoration

Abbreviation: WWIIVM

followed by the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award

surmounted by a shield with 13 stripes

Army Achievement Anodized Medal ISLAND_32C~OCP-113 While the award is issuedArmy Achievement Anodized Medal Criteria: The Army Achievement Medal (AAM) is granted to personnel for outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that merits the Commendation Medal. The AAM is commonly only given to officers in the pay grade of O 4 and below, as well as enlisted service members below the grade of E 7. The AAM can be granted in a combat area, but for non combat meritorious service. The Achievement Medal is the