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Colonel Aaron Guill serves as Commander, Air Force Security Forces Center, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. 0000017060 00000 n 0000087615 00000 n 0000033770 00000 n 0000090970 00000 n 0000013770 00000 n 0000092574 00000 n 0000033542 00000 n 0000081282 00000 n H‰ÔUL”eÿÜ½'^,N@†ä3[F¥³é‰ôƒuÅ{›ÿ´ÚDÇ [m¸NYüPÊéxÑPŒ¬UÆ 0000065712 00000 n 0000085278 00000 n 0000038240 00000 n 0000053019 00000 n Multiple Devices. 0000057415 00000 n 0000013467 00000 n He assists the commander in accomplishing AFRL’s mission of leading the discovery, development and integration of warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force. 0000063707 00000 n 0000092933 00000 n 0000014159 00000 n Air Force Commendation Medal and the Stolen Valor Act. 0000012482 00000 n Johnson was recently awarded the Bronze Star and Air Force Commendation Medal for his heroic efforts and meritorious achievement while deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. 0000143759 00000 n 0000021704 00000 n 0000053501 00000 n 0000059104 00000 n 0000058516 00000 n 0000009462 00000 n 547th IS Airman receives commendation medal Col. Melissa Stone, 363d ISR Wing commander, presented Master Sgt. 0000021162 00000 n SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE MANUAL 36-2806 10 JUNE 2019 Personnel AWARDS AND MEMORIALIZATION PROGRAM COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering. 0000061781 00000 n 0000040145 00000 n 0000050513 00000 n 0000022881 00000 n 0000056122 00000 n September 2020 – present, Commander, Detachment 1, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Tyndall AFB, Fla. MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Legion of Merit Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clusters Joint Service Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal Air Force Achievement Medal Army Achievement Medal 0000031022 00000 n 0000072563 00000 n Air Force (AF) Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Form 847s to the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) Publishing Office, 550 C Street West Suite 48, Randolph AFB Texas 78150-4750, or email afpc.publications@us.af.mil. 0000072792 00000 n 0000046154 00000 n 0000042716 00000 n 0000093912 00000 n 0000085987 00000 n 0000075874 00000 n 0000038039 00000 n 0000024366 00000 n 0000070987 00000 n 0000054165 00000 n 0000036971 00000 n 0000083273 00000 n Sgt. 17 Oct 2020 69th APS SNCO awarded Bronze Star, AF Commendation Medal JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. 0000019233 00000 n 0000090139 00000 n 0000085420 00000 n 0000063016 00000 n 0000032249 00000 n 0000056592 00000 n 0000015174 00000 n A bronze hexagon medallion bearing eagle, shield, and arrows from the Seal of the Department of the Air Force. 0000026486 00000 n 0000043092 00000 n 0000011635 00000 n 0000067158 00000 n 2. 0000078097 00000 n 0000033138 00000 n 0000094477 00000 n 0000065855 00000 n 0000083960 00000 n Air Force Commendation Medal received for heroism, but at a cost Tech. 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. 0000097867 00000 n 0000093229 00000 n 0000047980 00000 n 0000058074 00000 n 0000051289 00000 n 0000053342 00000 n 0000080848 00000 n 0000043439 00000 n 0000072137 00000 n 0000040942 00000 n 0000092268 00000 n 0000079675 00000 n 0000020676 00000 n 0000032036 00000 n 0000052227 00000 n 0000055893 00000 n 0000057873 00000 n 0000044227 00000 n 0000044659 00000 n 0000045922 00000 n 0000097890 00000 n 0000096209 00000 n 0000065286 00000 n 0000067373 00000 n 0000062417 00000 n 0000099943 00000 n 0000054005 00000 n 1406 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<843352EF775FAC46A545A493857FA435>]/Index[1399 19]/Info 1398 0 R/Length 55/Prev 133698/Root 1400 0 R/Size 1418/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream 0000072997 00000 n 0000026699 00000 n 0000063478 00000 n 0000077203 00000 n 0000060129 00000 n 0000056821 00000 n 0000099920 00000 n 0000081710 00000 n 0000031807 00000 n 0000024153 00000 n EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Second Lieutenant Jun 15, 1998 0000043970 00000 n 0000050909 00000 n 0000018372 00000 n 0000062013 00000 n 0000067603 00000 n 0000010784 00000 n 0000023711 00000 n 0000029687 00000 n 0000027716 00000 n 0000039331 00000 n 2.1 Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) and Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM): 2.1.1 Decor-6 no older than six … 0000045457 00000 n 0000077868 00000 n 0000090564 00000 n 3. 0000032782 00000 n 0000032388 00000 n 0000072350 00000 n 0000037467 00000 n 0000021886 00000 n 0000055518 00000 n 0000022226 00000 n 0000038435 00000 n 0000068215 00000 n 0000042459 00000 n 0000060777 00000 n 14. 0000078557 00000 n 0000053176 00000 n 0000094094 00000 n 0000084648 00000 n 0000031413 00000 n 0000012877 00000 n Zachary H., 547th IS operations superintendent, with a surprise impact, Air Force Commendation Medal for outstanding achievement, June 14. The base requirement […] 0000085843 00000 n 0000034838 00000 n 0000081985 00000 n Air Force Valor Award: similar to the Airman's Medal. 0000066296 00000 n 0000048983 00000 n 0000068428 00000 n 0000063902 00000 n 0000090335 00000 n The Joint Service Commendation Medal was authorized on June 25, 1963 and is awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, after January 1, 1963, distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement or service in a joint duty capacity. 0000011455 00000 n 0000048550 00000 n 0000083044 00000 n 0000089017 00000 n 0000023241 00000 n Air Force Commendation Medal In 2017, the Secretary of Defense implemented new criteria for the devices that accompany this decoration (among other military medals and ribbons). 0000054537 00000 n 0000068002 00000 n Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters Aerial Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster Joint Service Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters Joint Service Achievement Medal Air Force Achievement Medal. 0000026281 00000 n 0000032525 00000 n 0000065067 00000 n 0000052850 00000 n 0000093671 00000 n 0000082413 00000 n 0000043781 00000 n 0000054750 00000 n 0000078983 00000 n 0000091384 00000 n 0000047523 00000 n 0000082616 00000 n 0000012710 00000 n 0000037168 00000 n 0000014309 00000 n – Senior Master Sgt. 0000070590 00000 n 0000027973 00000 n 0000048754 00000 n 0000009296 00000 n 0000021286 00000 n ... 2002: Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) OA AFAM. 0000093377 00000 n 0000066699 00000 n The Air Force Achievement Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal are probably the most commonly submitted and awarded decorations in the Air Force. 0000040729 00000 n 0000016029 00000 n 0000033015 00000 n 0000041332 00000 n 0000029201 00000 n 0000030113 00000 n 0000076545 00000 n 1417 0 obj <>stream 0000074531 00000 n 0000065499 00000 n 0000073885 00000 n 0000035447 00000 n 0000067759 00000 n 0000095372 00000 n 0000011175 00000 n 0000064280 00000 n 0000015510 00000 n 0000015669 00000 n 0000038676 00000 n 0000047326 00000 n 0000093525 00000 n 0000070164 00000 n 0000061603 00000 n 0000071200 00000 n 0000024595 00000 n 0000011943 00000 n 4. 0000015848 00000 n 0000012070 00000 n 0000049791 00000 n Only one “V” device is authorized. 0000071984 00000 n 0000011335 00000 n 0000069905 00000 n 0000052703 00000 n h�b```�z0��ǀ |�@��q��/#Ѩ��LƂe��cө��g4��z�c`�S�䩻)�A��`�i ��yʟ��z 0�P�A ��eF)C � 0000100023 00000 n 0000090776 00000 n �"l@\ �Q�� b``$��'�;@� �� 0000048237 00000 n 0000042929 00000 n Designates qualifying duty positions for the Combat Readiness Medal and mission profiles for the Air Medal and Aerial Achievement Medal. Awards: Air Force Combat Action Medal (AFCAM – paragraph 5.3.1), Air and Space Campaign Medal (ASCM – paragraph 5.3.8), Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon (AFESR) with Gold Border (paragraph 5.3.10); and new unit awards: Meritorious Unit Award (MUA – paragraph. 0000079974 00000 n 0 0000088299 00000 n 0000034459 00000 n 0000062226 00000 n 0000037316 00000 n Benjamin Willard, 926 Security Forces Squadron, recently received the Air Force Commendation Medal for heroism for his actions during the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting. 0000012206 00000 n My question is, he was originally in a different squadron as an AFE troop on base for about 3 years and PCA'd to the current shop i am in to be a Rigger. 0000086569 00000 n 0000098601 00000 n 0000066053 00000 n Willard, a member of the 926th Security Forces Squadron, entered a different chapter of his own on the evening of October 1, 2017. The events of that night led to a civilian career change, as well an Air Force Commendation Medal for heroism, but not without psychological impact. 0000022668 00000 n Colonel George M. Dougherty is the Mobilization Assistant to the Commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. 0000069221 00000 n 0000009505 00000 n 0000075186 00000 n 0000091844 00000 n 0000052356 00000 n 0000040529 00000 n 0000013938 00000 n 0000060950 00000 n 0000068855 00000 n There are clouds in the background. PCS Citation 1, 2: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) AFEM Citation [Back to Table of Contents] Click here to submit your information. 0000023454 00000 n 2008 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence 2013 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence ... Air Force Commendation Medal Air Force Achievement Medal AF Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal 0000013090 00000 n AF Medal Templates? 0000020933 00000 n 0000052553 00000 n 0000042262 00000 n 0000095395 00000 n 0000017928 00000 n 1. 0000050318 00000 n 0000037612 00000 n 0000074327 00000 n 0000088805 00000 n 0000042035 00000 n 0000037901 00000 n 0000073672 00000 n 0000025658 00000 n 0000079180 00000 n 0000047126 00000 n 0000085615 00000 n 0000022089 00000 n “V” Device— In recognition of individual acts of valor displayed in combat. 0000018790 00000 n 0000083731 00000 n 0000057644 00000 n SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- May 4, Lt. Col. Jennifer Grant, 2nd Space Operations Squadron commander, presented Airman 1st Class Joshua Barnes with the Air Force Commendation Medal for the act of courage he displayed Dec. 19, near Colorado State Highway 94. 0000098624 00000 n 0000086190 00000 n 0000049947 00000 n 0000066928 00000 n 0000017714 00000 n 0000101152 00000 n %%EOF 0000043235 00000 n 0000021491 00000 n 0000074957 00000 n 0000041726 00000 n 0000089443 00000 n Air Force Commendation Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal Air Force Achievement Medal Air Force Combat Action Medal Presidential Unit Citation Joint Meritorious Unit Award ... Volunteer Service Medal Air and Space Campaign Medal Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal Air Force Overseas Ribbon - Short Tour Air Force Overseas 0000017506 00000 n 0000056957 00000 n 0000056335 00000 n Send a Comment and/or Suggestion 0000086402 00000 n 0000069450 00000 n 0000039102 00000 n 0000015348 00000 n 0000016405 00000 n Zachary H., 547th IS operations superintendent, with a surprise impact, Air Force Commendation Medal for outstanding achievement, June 14. 0000043604 00000 n 0000054928 00000 n 0000034976 00000 n 0000035802 00000 n 0000069648 00000 n 0000087157 00000 n 0000037748 00000 n 0000051101 00000 n 0000030319 00000 n 0000049161 00000 n 0000059503 00000 n 0000076103 00000 n 0000081497 00000 n 0000027500 00000 n OA AFAM for Citation 4 : OA Citation 1,2,3,4, 5,6,7,8,9. 0000091198 00000 n 0000079808 00000 n 0000094500 00000 n 0000044815 00000 n 0000015035 00000 n 0000046757 00000 n The Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) is a mid-level award that is granted for prolonged acts of heroism or meritorious service. 0000085040 00000 n 0000036433 00000 n 0000038889 00000 n 0000088071 00000 n 0000011105 00000 n 0000092785 00000 n 0000064430 00000 n 0000044473 00000 n Ribbon is light blue with four yellow stripes, two dark blue stripes, and one red stripe in the center. 0000087843 00000 n 0000080200 00000 n .²ä.D~r®õcÅÉÉ 8¤Í ıÁb5V}�ç^NÚü£{¿{Şçû|¾?�ïçû. 0000061177 00000 n 0000019584 00000 n 0000076930 00000 n 0000083502 00000 n 0000060502 00000 n Authorized Devices: Oak Leaf Clusters denotes subsequent awards and the “V” device denotes valor. %PDF-1.2 %âãÏÓ 0000016636 00000 n 0000082829 00000 n 0000094609 00000 n 0000036145 00000 n 0000080422 00000 n 0000077655 00000 n 0000049615 00000 n 0000049315 00000 n 0000058303 00000 n 6 AFI36-2803 15 JUNE 2001 1.4.2. 0000092424 00000 n Gold-colored medal design bearing the Air Force thunderbolt on an equilateral triangle surmounted by the Air Force eagle perched on a scroll inscribed "Valor" within an olive wreath. 0000081077 00000 n 0000023094 00000 n 0000030789 00000 n 0000055118 00000 n 0000047723 00000 n 0000013618 00000 n 0000039717 00000 n 0000031550 00000 n 0000064659 00000 n 0000041155 00000 n 0000045015 00000 n Eligibility: The eligibility of the Air Medal has changed since its inception in 1942. 0000059900 00000 n 0000062646 00000 n 0000023940 00000 n Rick Johnson, 69th Aerial Port Squadron operations flight chief, poses for a photo while on deployment to Baghdad, Iraq. 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I am a new SSGT writing my first decoration for my troop as he is about to PCS and i really feel as if he deserves a commendation medal. 0000046938 00000 n 0000076332 00000 n 0000046580 00000 n 0000028988 00000 n 0000028372 00000 n 0000051952 00000 n 0000099282 00000 n 0000053839 00000 n 0000025456 00000 n 0000028798 00000 n 0000070787 00000 n 0000029900 00000 n 0000091616 00000 n 0000014851 00000 n 0000031219 00000 n 0000035601 00000 n 0000058906 00000 n 0000084419 00000 n 0000045228 00000 n 0000070377 00000 n 0000080635 00000 n 0000046351 00000 n 0000059716 00000 n 0000060630 00000 n 0000035289 00000 n 0000061390 00000 n 0000068658 00000 n MEDAL DESCRIPTION The medal (pictured above) is a bronze hexagon, with one point up, centered upon which is the seal of the Air Force, an eagle with wings spread, facing left and perched upon a baton. 0000033353 00000 n 0000051534 00000 n 0000060289 00000 n 0000041509 00000 n 0000059303 00000 n Medal. 0000094207 00000 n 0000053657 00000 n 0000049445 00000 n 0000089911 00000 n 0000017274 00000 n The Air Force has streamlined the process over the last few years and it's easier than ever to submit someone for a medal. 0000039932 00000 n 0000086754 00000 n 0000014476 00000 n 0000087387 00000 n 0000040374 00000 n 0000030532 00000 n 0000016843 00000 n 0000024791 00000 n 0000078786 00000 n 0000025199 00000 n This medal is presented by local commanders which provides the opportunity for broad interpretation of the criteria for which the medal may be awarded. Rick Johnson is awarded the Bronze Star and an Air Force Commendation Medal for his heroic actions and meritorious achievement during his deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.SMSgt. 0000041860 00000 n 0000071529 00000 n 0000076758 00000 n 0000089699 00000 n 0000019813 00000 n 0000096232 00000 n 0000048403 00000 n Justification is required for Meritorious Service Medal decorations (AFI 36-2803) When typing the narrative, here are a few things to remember The inclusive dates are automatically printed on the certificate Abbreviations are not permitted except for Jr., Sr., II and III 0000069032 00000 n 0000054324 00000 n 0000073202 00000 n 0000066509 00000 n 0000078326 00000 n 0000011816 00000 n 0000063247 00000 n 0000084190 00000 n Air Medal with seven oak leaf clusters ... Air Force Commendation Medal Air Force Achievement Medal EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Second Lieutenant May 16, 1992 First Lieutenant Nov. 8, 1994 Captain Nov. 8, 1996 Major May 1, 2003 Lieutenant Colonel May 1, 2008 Colonel Oct. 1, 2013 0000055703 00000 n The ribbon is predominately yellow with blue edges and three bands of blue spaced in the center. 0000010808 00000 n 0000027306 00000 n 0000036282 00000 n He has busted his ass for our shop. 0000029458 00000 n 0000058729 00000 n 0000075415 00000 n 0000077451 00000 n 0000028585 00000 n 0000050152 00000 n 0000034230 00000 n 0000020043 00000 n 0000088527 00000 n The Air Force Commendation Medal established March 28, 1958, and may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States below the grade of brigadier general who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service not of a sufficient nature to justify a higher award. 0000073415 00000 n 0000099259 00000 n � F!Wf-!NO��̲ q5�M #Uiu��^`p�g~ ��8�� 2I0\ 0000020463 00000 n 0000074098 00000 n 2011 Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Gunter Air Force Station, Ala. 2011 Professional Manager Certification, CCAF, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. 2013 SNCO Leadership and Development Course, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. 2016 Chief Orientation Course, Robins Air Force … 0000050732 00000 n 0000097080 00000 n 0000013303 00000 n 0000062803 00000 n 0000018576 00000 n 5171 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 5174 /H [ 9505 1303 ] /L 926531 /E 144184 /N 74 /T 822991 >> endobj xref 5171 447 0000000016 00000 n 0000033999 00000 n 0000084858 00000 n 0000027109 00000 n 0000018141 00000 n 0000025855 00000 n endstream endobj 1400 0 obj <. 0000086955 00000 n Am attempting to hunt down some answers for this across two different offices right now- Is there any kind of template (word doc, pdf, whatever is email-able) for an AF Achievement Medal, an AF Commendation Medal, and an AF Meritorious Service Medal? 0000071352 00000 n 0000026068 00000 n 0000079309 00000 n 0000034658 00000 n 0000036611 00000 n 0000036001 00000 n 0000071752 00000 n %PDF-1.6 %�� 0000093081 00000 n Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) OA Citations 1,2. 0000020274 00000 n 1399 0 obj <> endobj 0000089211 00000 n 0000079497 00000 n 0000022439 00000 n 547th IS Airman receives commendation medal Col. 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