The Arizona National Guard Airman of the Year Ribbon honors a member of the Arizona Air National Guard whose performance distinguishes him or herself from peers. read more »
Established on October 12, 1980, the Air Force Training Ribbon honors members of the United States Air Force who successfully complete their initial accession training. The completion of technical training or career development courses does not warrant award of the ribbon. 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 on October 12, 1980, the Air Force Recognition Medal is awarded to members of the United States Air Force who have received special trophies for exceptional achievements or comportment that are not wearable. read more »
Established on February 6, 1942, the Air Force Presidential Unit Citation recognizes acts of heroism or unusually excellent conduct by operating units of the United States Army of a nature that would warrant the Distinguished Service Cross if performed individually and that sets them apart from other units. 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 »
Established in 1954, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award honors units of the United States Air Force that demonstrate outstanding service or achievement in combat or other operations against hostile forces. Units of the Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard are also eligible, as are members of other military branches who carry out service with an Air Force unit. The Outstanding Unit award is the Air Force’s second highest unit award, behind only the Meritorious Unit award. read more »
Established on August 26, 1969, the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award honors organizations or events within the Air Force that have demonstrated particular excellence. 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 »
The Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Ribbon was established in 2004 to honor United States Air Force units who perform noteworthy service in combat operations for a term of no fewer than 90 consecutive days. The initial date of eligibility is September 11, 2001. 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 »
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 »
The NATO Medal with Yugoslavia Bar honors military members and civilians who carried out service in NATO’s action in the Bosnian and Yugoslav Wars, beginning in February of 1992 and including Operation Joint Endeavor. read more »
Established on August 9, 2007, the Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal honors the efforts of civilians supporting the Department of Defense and the United States Armed Forces in combating terrorism around the world. read more »
Now obsolete, the Civilian Service in Vietnam Medal honored civilians who demonstrated continuously noteworthy conduct or a single feat of courage involving the risk of safety while serving the United States government in Vietnam on or after January 1, 1962. read more »
The Civilian Award For Humanitarian Service Medal honors civilian individuals who perform noteworthy service or deeds of a humanitarian bent. It is awarded at the discretion of the relevant major Army commands. read more »