Air and Space Commendation Medal

The Air Force Commendation Medal Ribbon is the mid-level decoration presented by the United States Department of Navy to the corps of the United States Armed Force for sustained performance and distinguishing their service to the United States Air Force. The Ribbon is golden yellow and has vertical dark blue stripes in the center, a thinner vertical stripe on either side of the center stripe at a minimal distance, and a thinner vertical dark blue stripe on each end of the Ribbon.

  • Type:

    Military Decoration

  • Awarded for:

    Accompanied with Air Force Commendation Medal

  • Eligibility:

    Any member of the United States Air Force, including members of the Reserve Components, who meets the eligibility criteria.

  • Status:

    Currently used

  • Established:

    1958 (along with Air Force Commendation Medal)

  • First awarded:

    1958