Navy Cross Miniature Medal SBBA~Double~AFR-8018 and III within three years

and III within three years of attaining the staff sergeant rank

Upon its inception in 1949

Aviation Support Equipment Technicians are typically responsible for intermediate maintenance on aviation accessory equipment aboard aircraft carriers and naval air stations

Personnel wounded or killed by friendly fire are also eligible for this award as long as the injuries were received in combat and with the intention of inflicting harm on the opposing forces

They maintain and repair all of the power and lighting circuits

Navy Cross Miniature Medal SBBA~Double~AFR-8018 and III within three yearsNavy Cross Miniature Medal The Navy Cross Medal (NC) is the second highest decoration of the United States Military and it is the highest presented by the Department of the Navy. It is meant to recognize any member of the Armed Forces who, while serving in active combat with members of the Navy, Marine corps or Coast Guard, has performed an exceedingly heroic act in the face of great personal danger that did not warrant a Medal of Honor. The action