Air Force Commendation Medal Ribbon

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Air force commendation medal ribbon.

Air force outstanding unit award. On the shield bears a pair of flyer s wings and a vertical baton with an eagle s claw at either end. This air force commendation medal ribbon was instituted in 1988 and is awarded for sustained meritor ious achievement while participating in aerial flight. Learn military ribbons and medals order of precedence with our military ribbons chart and ensure your awards are always in perfect order.

It s awarded to personnel below the rank of brigadier general. Click here to purchase attachments for your air force commendation ribbonclick here to purchase a holding bar for. 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 air force recruiter ribbon afrecr armed forces reserve medal afresm usaf nco pme graduate ribbon ncopmegr. This medal is presented by local commanders which provides the opportunity for broad interpretation of the criteria for which the medal may be awarded.

Air force commendation medal instituted in 1958 the air force commendation medal recognizes outstanding achievements and meritorious services rendered on behalf of the united states air force. The medal pictured above is a bronze hexagon with one point up centered upon which is the seal of the air force an eagle with wings spread facing left and perched upon a baton. Us air force usaf ribbons ribbons order of precedence rack builder ribbon checker us air force ribbon order chart to check and verify us air force uniform regulation ribbons with devices and medals. The air force commendation medal afcm is a mid level award that is granted for prolonged acts of heroism or meritorious service.

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The air force commendation medal is a bronze hexagonal medallion. Home awards ribbons medals ribbons and medals vanguard industries offers a complete line of military ribbons medals and accessories. Most ribbons medals orders are processed in california. Description air force commendation medal ribbon criteria.

Behind the shield are eight lightning bolts. On the medallion is a shield surmounted by an eagle superimposed over clouds. There are clouds in the background. This award was to be granted to members of the armed forces of the united states serving in any capacity with the coast guard for meritorious service resulting in unusual and outstanding achievement rendered while the coast guard is serving under treasury department jurisdiction.