Awards & Recognition

The Army Achievement Medal: History, Sample Citations, & More

In today’s post, I’d like to share everything I know about the Army Achievement Medal.  As a small unit leader, you should educate yourself about the Army Achievement Medal. The AAM is an effective “reward” or “tool” to praise and recognize your Soldiers for doing a good job.  When used properly, it will have a …

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DA Form 638: Recommendation for Award Information and Tips

DA Form 638 (Recommendation for an Award) is one of the most underutilized forms in the Army.  This form is used for submitting soldiers for awards such as an Army Achievement Medal or Army Commendation Medal.  To be utilized properly all someone has to do is fill out the form, type up a few achievement …

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