How do I find my Air Force Awards?
You may view your decorations by going to the virtual Military Personnel Flight at mypers://myPers.af.mil -> Access AFPC Secure -> vMPF.
What awards do you get for deploying to Afghanistan?
Afghanistan Campaign Award Ribbon The Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM) is awarded to military personnel for serving active duty in the borders of Afghanistan for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days.
Who gets an Armed Forces Service Medal?
The Armed Forces Service Medal is awarded to those with qualifying military service who are part of a U.S. mission “deemed to be a significant activity and who encounter no foreign armed opposition or imminent hostile action.”
How long do you have to be deployed to get a deployment patch?
30 days
It is awarded to Soldiers who are deployed in combat zones for 30 days or more. The combat patch has been a symbol of military service during combat operations since World War I, carried through World War II, and still continues to serve as an emblem of personal sacrifice.
What medals do I qualify for Air Force?
Decorations and Ribbons
| Medal of Honor (MOH) | Air Force Cross (AFC) |
|---|---|
| Silver Star Medal (SSM) | Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM) |
| Airman’s Medal (AmnM) | Bronze Star Medal (BSM) |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | Air Medal (AM) |
| Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
How many points is a Joint Service Commendation Medal?
20
Awards and Medals
| Soldier’s Medal or higher award/decoration | 40 |
|---|---|
| Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device | 25 |
| Air Medal | 20 |
| Joint Service Commendation Medal | 20 |
| Army Commendation Medal | 20 |
What ribbons do you get for deploying to Afghanistan Air Force?
Afghanistan Campaign Award Ribbon The Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM) is awarded to military personnel for serving active duty in the borders of Afghanistan for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days. This award is retroactive to October 24th, 2001.
What kind of awards does the Air Force have?
Air Force Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award: similar to the military Legion of Merit. Bronze medal bearing the Air Force coat of arms with a wreath of laurel leaves. Ribbon is white trimmed in maroon with three maroon stripes in the center. Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service Award: similar to the military Meritorious Service Medal.
Who is awarded the Air Force expeditionary service ribbon?
The ribbon is awarded to any member of the Air Force who completes a standard contingency deployment. The regulations of the Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon define a deployment as either forty-five consecutive days or ninety non-consecutive days in a deployed status. Temporary duty orders also qualify towards the ninety-day time requirement.
What kind of medal is the Air Force Valor Award?
Air Force Command Award for Valor: similar to the military Meritorious Service Medal when awarded for heroism. Sterling silver medal of the same design as the Air Force Valor Award. Ribbon is light-blue silk with four yellow stripes and one red stripe in the center.
What are the decorations of the US Air Force?
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 airmen of the United States Air Force and guardians of the United States Space Force and members of other military branches serving under Air Force and Space Force commands.
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