Air Force Recognition Ribbon

Air Force Recognition Ribbon
Air Force Recognition Ribbon
Awarded by the United States Air Force
Type	Ribbon
Eligibility	receive "non-portable" awards for accomplishment and excellence while serving on active duty
Status	Current
Statistics
First awarded	1980
Precedence
Next (higher)	Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon
Next (lower)	National Defense Service Medal

The Air Force Recognition Ribbon is a military award of the United States Air Force which was first created in October 1980. The ribbon is intended to recognize those who have received "non-portable" awards for accomplishment and excellence while serving on active duty in the United States Air Force.

To receive the Air Force Recognition Ribbon, a service member must receive a designated trophy, plaque, or other award (such as the Sijan Leadership Award) through an achievement as specified by Air Force regulations. The ribbon is thus intended to recognize awards which cannot otherwise be displayed on a military uniform; as such, this award is typically presented in combination with an Air Force level annual award.

Additional awards of the Air Force Recognition Ribbon are denoted by oak leaf clusters.

External links

• Air Force Personnel Center Air Force Recognition Ribbon