The Air Force Distinguished Service medal is awarded to those members of the U.S. Air Force who have served with extremely commendable service to the U.S Government. This medal is awarded to officers who hold at least the rank of a Major General. Previously it was known as the Distinguished Service medal(Air Force), But after the Korean war, The name was replaced by the Air Force Distinguished Service medal. The medal has 13 golden sunburst rays divided by 13 white stars in between and a precious blue stone at the center.