Air and Space Campaign Medal — Military Decorations

Air and Space Campaign Medal Medal and Ribbon Design Images

The Air and Space Campaign Medal 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 and Space Campaign Medal

The Air and Space Campaign Medal is a bronze circle with a eagle clutching a shield on a backdrop of a stylized earth.

What is the Air and Space Campaign Medal Decoration?

The Air and Space Campaign Medal awarded by the United States Air Force for members who supported a significant U.S. military operation as stated by the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force. Members who have provided direct support for thirty consecutive or sixty nonconsecutive days can receive this medal but are unable to earn any other for the same operation. Any other awards are denoted with a bronze star.

The United States military sorts decorations into categories called Classes and Types. The Air and Space Campaign Medal medal is classified as a Service Award of the type Special Service Medal.

How Do You Earn the Air and Space Campaign Medal?

Participating in or directly supporting a significant U.S. military operation designated by the Air Force chief of staff.

Displaying the Air and Space Campaign Medal

The Order of Precedence of the Air and Space Campaign Medal is 86, 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.

The ribbon is worn between the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal.

Air and Space Campaign Medal Associated Branches

Air Force

Air and Space Campaign Medal Associated Branches

Air Force

Air and Space Campaign Medal 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 and Space Campaign Medal can result in punishment including a fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both


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