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Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service Award Medal & Ribbon
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. read more »
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Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Ribbon
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 »
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Air Force NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon
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 »
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Air Force Nuclear Deterrence Operations Medal & Ribbon
Established on May 27, 2014, the Air Force Nuclear Deterrence Operations Medal is designed to honor Airmen who have provided support to nuclear deterrence operations. read more »
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Air Force Organizational Excellence Award Ribbon
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 »
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Air Force Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award Medal & Ribbon
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. read more »
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon
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 »
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Air Force Overseas Ribbon Long Tour Ribbon
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 »
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Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short Tour Ribbon
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 »
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Air Force Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon
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 »
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Air Force Recognition Ribbon
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 »
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Air Force Recruiter Ribbon
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 »
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Air Force Special Duty Ribbon
Created on September 4, 2014 by the Secretary of the United States Air Force, the Air Force Special Duty Ribbon recognizes Air Force personnel who successfully complete certain special duty assignments. read more »
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Air Force Training Ribbon
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 »
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Air Medal Medal & Ribbon
Established on May 11, 1942, the Air Medal honors individuals for heroic acts or otherwise exceptional achievement while carrying out flight or aerial combat operations. It may be awarded either to US or foreign military or civilian personnel and is only awarded during wartime operations. Eligible operations are determined at the discretion of MAJCOMs. read more »
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Air Reserve Meritorious Service Medal & Ribbon
Initially established as a ribbon bar in 1964, the Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal took on its current medal form on May 1, 1973. It honors Reserve or National Guard personnel who complete three uninterrupted years of exemplary service without disciplinary action. Prior to July 1, 1972, the required term is four years. read more »
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Airman’s Medal for Heroism Medal & Ribbon
Established on July 6, 1960, the Airman’s Medal may be presented to members of the United States Armed forces or foreign allies who perform a heroic act or risk their lives while carrying out service on behalf of the U.S. Air Force, typically in a non-combat capacity. read more »
