Air Force Medals, Decorations & Awards
Air Force Medals, Decorations & Awards. Information and resources about military medals, decorations, and awards as they relate to members of the United States Air Force.
The Air Force will begin awarding a new Combat Action Medal in April (2007). The Air Force Combat Action Medal may be awarded to Airmen that have directly participated in active combat, either in the air or on the ground, as part of their official duty.
The Air Force has eliminated the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, effective February 8, 2006.
Graphical representation of Air Force ribbons and medals, along with detailed description and award criteria.
Graphic pictures and award criteria for United States Air Force occupation & aeronautical badges.
Air Force officials have authorized wear of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal which was approved by President Bush in 2003. The Department of Defense campaign medal applies to active-duty, Reserve and Guard servicemembers deployed abroad on or after Sept.11, 2001, for operations Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom.
Secretary of the Air Force Dr. James G. Roche has approved award of the Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon to recognize servicemembers’ support of air expeditionary force deployments. The ribbon will be awarded to Air Force active-duty, Reserve and Guard members who completed a contingency deployment after Oct. 1, 1999.
USAF participation in recent operations, and medals authorized for award for those operations.
Graphical representation of Air Force ROTC cadet awards.
Searchable database for Air Force unit-level awards (such as Outstanding Unit) issued since 1991.
