Combat Readiness Anodized Medal PICK_PAIR~6550-USAF The Administration Cryptologic Technicians or

The Administration Cryptologic Technicians or CTAs have recently merged with the Yeoman rating

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It is the highest honorary award bestowed on a civilian employee by the Department of the Navy

the service ribbon is worn with a silver E device

Combat Readiness Anodized Medal PICK_PAIR~6550-USAF The Administration Cryptologic Technicians orCombat Readiness Anodized Medal Criteria: The Combat Readiness Medals (AFCRM) is awarded to a member of the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard who has "accomplished sustained individual combat mission readiness or undertaken the preparedness for direct weapon system employment". First created in 1964, the award is presented as a service award and issued by an Air Force Major Headquarters. It is not uncommon when achieving