Air Force Recognition Ribbon
Air Force Recognition Ribbon
History - Established 1980
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.
Details
The medal is hexagonal in shape and features an eagle in front of a cloud and atop a shield bearing the seal of the Air Force. The ribbon is light blue and is bisected by a red vertical stripe. Each edge features a thin red vertical stripe and a white stripe of equal size to its interior.
Subsequent awards may be indicated by bronze oak leaf clusters.
Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Precedence
Next Higher: Outstanding Airman of the Year
Next Lower: Navy Expeditionary
Air Force Recognition Ribbon