Us Air Force Service Medals

The united states armed forces awards and decorations are primarily the medals service ribbons and specific badges which recognize military service and personal accomplishments while a member of the u s.

Us air force service medals.

1 participate or have participated as members of u s. The nok may purchase a copy of the veteran s ompf to determine the awards due and obtain the medals from a commercial source. The department of the air force first began issuing awards and decorations in 1947. This applies to all air force members active duty air force reserve air national guard retirees and veterans.

The air force awards 32 decorations in the service award class. And 2 encounter no foreign armed opposition or imminent threat. Awards and decorations of the united states department of the air force are military decorations which are issued by the department of the air force to united states air force and united states space force service members and members of other military branches serving under air force and space force commands. Nuclear deterrence operations service medal.

11 1996 is awarded to members of the armed forces of the u s. Who after june 1 1992. Campaign or service medal is authorized. If the veteran separated from military service before 1954.

Air force overseas ribbon short tour afor st air force overseas ribbon long tour afor lt air force expeditionary service ribbon afesr air force longevity service award aflsa air force special duty ribbon afsdr air force basic military training instructor ribbon afbmtir. Show your sacrifice and dedication to the united states with high quality air force cross and distinguished service medal awards. Prisoner of war medal. The united states secretary of the air force approved the v device for air medals awarded for heroism in combat effective october 21 2004.

This award authorized by executive order 12985 jan. Military operation that is deemed to be a significant activity by the joint chiefs of staff. Air force and coast guard. Requests are accepted at no cost.

Air force medals are ready for you to wear proudly or display in your office or home. A airmen can be awarded a service award by the united states goverment for time related actions and services. These services do not accept nok archival requests. Military units in a u s.

Armed forces such awards are a means to outwardly display the highlights of a service member s career.