The Aerial Achievement Medal (AAM) is a decoration of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force which was established in 1988.

The decoration is intended to recognize the contributions of aircrew members who would, otherwise, not be qualified for the award of the Air Medal.

The decoration is awarded in the name of the Secretary of the Air Force and is presented to members of the United States military or civilian personnel, while serving in a capacity with the U.S. Air Force, who distinguish themselves by sustained meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.

The achievements must be accomplished with distinction above and beyond that normally expected of professional airmen.

[3] According to a report based on Air Force statistics, from January 2009 to mid-2010 3497 medals were granted to operators, while 1408 more were given to pilots.