Established on August 22, 1997, the Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal honors civilian employees of the Department of Defense who provide support to military forces or who participate in long-term peacekeeping or humanitarian operations under similar circumstances as members of the uniformed military.
The second-highest award granted to civilians, the Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service Award Medal is approved at the MAJCOM level. It is presented to civilian employees of the Air Force who demonstrate excellence in carrying out their duties for a minimum period of one year, to those who demonstrate notable initiative in improving procedures or protocols, or to those who otherwise contribute to general morale and performance.
The Air Force Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award Medal Ribbon is issued upon retirement to civilian employees of the United States Air Force who demonstrated exceptional comportment and achievement throughout their career.
The Air Force Exemplary Civilian Service Award is the civilian equivalent of the Air Force Commendation Medal. It honors civilians who distinguish themselves through notable service to the Air Force.
The highest honor granted by the Air Force to civilians, the Air Force Decoration for Exceptional Civilian services recognizes those who perform in a sustained meritorious capacity on behalf of the United States Air Force.
An award used to acknowledge those who, while not employed by the United States Air Force, have substantially contributed to a mission.
The Air Force Command Civilian Award for Valor is granted to civilian individuals who carry out meritorious service on behalf of the United States government. This award may be presented to civilian Air Force personnel for distinguishing themselves by providing aid in a noteworthy manner during an emergency situation.
The Air Force Civilian Award for Valor is granted to civilians who carry out sustained, notable work of merit in the service of the United States. Awardees must exceeded standards and expectations in performing this work. This award is presented to civilian employees of the United States Air Force who demonstrate bravery or sacrifice their own personal safety beyond expectations.
The Air Force Civilian Achievement Award Medal is granted to civilians who carry out sustained, notable work of merit in the service of the United States. Awardees must exceeded standards and expectations in performing this work.
Established on July 6, 1945, the World War II Victory Medal Ribbon honors members of the United States Armed Forces who carried out duty between the dates of December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946 inclusive. It was initially awarded as a ribbon alone, with the addition of the medal in 1946.
