Air Force Recognition Ribbon — Military Decorations

Air Force Recognition Ribbon Medal and Ribbon Design Images

The Air Force Recognition Ribbon comes with a unique service ribbon, which is worn on the recipient's uniform in situations where the full medal is not worn. If you have earned this decoration, you can wear the service ribbon on your ribbon rack.
Design of the Air Force Recognition Ribbon

No Medal Design due to being a ribbon

What is the Air Force Recognition Ribbon Decoration?

The Air Force Recognition Ribbon is a military honor of the United States Air Force created in 1980. It was designed to recognize awards that an individual may have one that has no portability into the branch or onto the ribbon rack. The process of receiving an Air Force Recognition Ribbon is by request and is usually only awarded to those who may have one multiple annual awards and plaques from the United States Air Force and sister services. Extra honors of the Air Force Recognition Ribbon are meant by oak leaf bunches.

The United States military sorts decorations into categories called Classes and Types. The Air Force Recognition Ribbon medal is classified as a Service Award of the type Good Conduct Medal.

How Do You Earn the Air Force Recognition Ribbon?

This ribbon is awarded on a case by case basis.

Displaying the Air Force Recognition Ribbon

The Order of Precedence of the Air Force Recognition Ribbon is 67, and this precedence is used when placing the associated service ribbon on your uniform ribbon rack. You can see a full list of decorations in the order of precedence on the Decorations homepage.

This ribbon is worn between the Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon and the National Defense Service Medal.

Air Force Recognition Ribbon Associated Branches

Air Force

Air Force Recognition Ribbon Associated Branches

Air Force

Air Force Recognition Ribbon and the Stolen Valor Act

The Stolen Valor Act of 2013 is a federal law that makes it illegal for any person to falsely claim to be the recipient of certain military awards, "with the intention of obtaining money, property, or other tangible benefit by convincing another that he or she received the award".This decoration is covered by the Stolen Valor act. Fraudulently claiming to have received a Air Force Recognition Ribbon can result in punishment including a fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both


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