{"product_id":"lapel-pin-usaf-airmans-medal","title":"Lapel Pin - USAF Airman's Medal","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSAF Airman's Medal Lapel Pin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis lapel pin represents the Airman's Medal, established by law on July 6, 1960, as the Air Force's equivalent to the Army's Soldier's Medal. It is awarded to any member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a friendly nation who distinguishes themselves through heroism involving voluntary risk of life, not in actual conflict with an armed enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe medal has been awarded for a wide range of heroic acts over the decades, from rescuing drowning swimmers to disarming attackers. Notable recipients include Colonel Paul Sowada and Cadet Phillip Sowada for rescuing three people from drowning off Vandenberg Air Force Base, and Spencer Stone for helping disarm a terrorist during the 2015 Thalys train attack. The medal's design features the Greek god Hermes releasing an American bald eagle into flight, sculpted by Thomas Hudson Jones of the Army Institute of Heraldry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSized for everyday wear, this pin lets veterans display this recognition on a suit lapel or jacket. It's built for accurate detail and lasting durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRepresents the Airman's Medal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIndividually priced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSingle clutch-back pin attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"USAMM, LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":47150231814198,"sku":"80582","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/7853\/files\/LapelPinAFAirmansMedal.jpg?v=1786118884","url":"https:\/\/www.usamm.com\/products\/lapel-pin-usaf-airmans-medal","provider":"USAMM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}