Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal SBBA~Double~AFR-8018 These particular areas include training

These particular areas include training in parachute rigging techniques

Bronze Strike/Flight numerals denote "strike/flight" awards and for "individual" AM's the valor device may be authorized

Inter-American Defense Board Medal

the decoration can be awarded to officers

Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal SBBA~Double~AFR-8018 These particular areas include trainingMerchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal The Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) is a decoration presented to recognize service aboard a merchant marine vessels that displayed the American flag while in Vietnam waters between July 4, 1965 August 15, 1973. Prior to 1992, this award was a ribbon with no medal. Merchant Marines transport cargo and passengers during times of peace, and serve as an accessory to the Navy and assist in delivering