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Aerial Achievement Medal
The Aerial Achievement Medal is a decoration of the United States Air 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
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Awards and decorations.
Kime received the following awards and decorations: 
- Transportation Distinguished Service Medal
- Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
- Defense Superior Service Medal
- Legion of Merit
- Meritorious Service Medals with "O" device with four gold Award stars
- Coast Guard Commendation Medal
- Coast Guard Achievement