Established in February of 2004, the Korean Defense Service Medal honors members of the United States military who carried out service in Korea or its surrounding waters and airspace for a term of thirty days consecutively or sixty days nonconsecutively. read more »
Established on January 11, 1996, the Armed Forces Service Medal honors United States Armed Forces personnel who have carried out service in operations or other activities deemed significant by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Awardees must not have faced imminent danger or hostile enemy encounters during this service. Eligible operations may fall under the umbrella of peacekeeping activity, humanitarian activity, or activity supporting the United Nations or NATO. read more »
Established on January 19, 1977, the Humanitarian Service Medal honors United States Armed Forces members who carry out service in direct support of humanitarian operations or initiatives, such as natural disaster relief or efforts to mitigate the effects of epidemics. It may be awarded for service dating back to April 1, 1975. read more »
Established on January 9, 1993, the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal Ribbon honors United States Armed Forces members and reservists who carry out exceptional volunteer community service. read more »
Created on April 24, 2002, the Air and Space Campaign honors U.S. Air Force personnel who served in designated United States military combat operations as indicated by the Air Force Chief of Staff. Qualifying service may include sortie generation, surveillance, computer network operations, and other intelligence duties. read more »
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, the Department of Transportation created awards to honor civilians and military personnel who assisted in subsequent relief efforts. The Transportation 9-11 Medal was established in 2002 to honor civilians and military personnel who carried out heroic and courageous acts directly following the September 11 attacks. read more »
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, the Department of Transportation created awards to honor civilians and military personnel who assisted in subsequent relief efforts. The Transportation 9-11 Medal was established in 2002 to honor civilians and military personnel who carried out heroic and courageous acts directly following the September 11 attacks. read more »
The NATO Medal honors military members and civilians who carried out service in support of designated NATO operations. read more »
Established in 1980, the Air Force Overseas Ribbon is awarded to members of the United States Air Force or Air Force Reserve who complete a qualifying tour overseas. The tour must be two or more years long to merit the Long Tour award; the Short Tour Award is granted for terms totaling at least 300 days within a single 18-month span. read more »
Established in 1980, the Air Force Overseas Ribbon is awarded to members of the United States Air Force or Air Force Reserve who complete a qualifying tour overseas. The tour must be two or more years long to merit the Long Tour award; the Short Tour Award is granted for terms totaling at least 300 days within a single 18-month span. read more »
The Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon honors members of the United States Air Force who carry out standard contingency deployments for a term of either 45 days consecutively or 90 days non-consecutively. read more »
Established on November 25, 1957, the Air Force Longevity Service award is presented to all United States Air Force personnel who carry out four years of honorable service. Service at a United States Service Academy may count toward the four-year requirement. read more »
Established on December 7, 1998, the Air Force Basic Military Training Instructor Ribbon honors Military Training Instructors at Air Force Basic Military Training and Officer Training School. read more »
The Air Force Recruiter Ribbon was established on June 21, 2000 to honor members of the United States Air Force who distinguish themselves in recruitment duties. read more »
Established in 1950, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal honors Armed Forces Reserve personnel who honorably carry out 10 years of service. read more »
Established on August 28, 1962, Air Force NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon is awarded to noncommissioned officers of the United States Air Force who graduate from a designated level of training. read more »
Established in 1976, the Basic Training Honor Graduate Ribbon honors military recruits whose performance in basic training puts them at their top of their classes. There are distinct awards for the Air Force, Coast Guard and Navy. read more »