The Medal The Medal Commemorating Operations Against West Indian Pirates was licensed by the Military Order of Foreign Wars to recognize the contribution of the American Naval forces in securing freedom of the seas. Period of Service This medal recognizes service by members of the United States Navy in combating piracy in the West Indies […]

Establishing Authority The Air Force Cross was originally established by Act of Congress (Public Law 193, 65th Congress approved July 9, 1918) as the Distinguished Service Cross. Public Law 86-593, approved by Congress on July 6, 1960, amended Title 10 of the United States Code by authorizing the Air Force to present a distinctive version […]

Biennial Convention May 3-6, 2001 Washington, D.C.       Senior Vice-Commander General Ronald E. Fischer and Commander Charles P. McDowell of the District of Columbia, and their Companions, welcome the National Commandery and other State Offficers and delegates to the 45th Biennial Convention, which will be held on May 3-6, 2001, in our Nation’s capitol The […]