Listed below, in order of precedence, are U.S. Service (campaign) Medals and Training Ribbons authorized for wear by Air Force members. Click to see Air Force regulation with ribbon images: AFI 36-2903 (paragraphs 11.5.61. through 11.5.99).


World War II Theater Campaign Medals

(If authorized more than one, wear them in the order earned.)

American Campaign Medal

European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal


World War II Victory Medal

Occupation Medal (Army and Navy) Wear in order earned.

Medal for Humane Action

National Defense Service Medal

Korean Service Medal

Antarctica Service Medal

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

Vietnam Service Medal

Southwest Asia Service Medal

Kosovo Campaign Medal

Afghanistan Campaign Medal

Iraq Campaign Medal

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Korean Defense Service Medal

Armed Forces Service Medal

Humanitarian Service Medal

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Air and Space Campaign Medal

Air Force Overseas Ribbons (Shorts)

Air Force Overseas Ribbons (Long)

Army Overseas Ribbon

Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon

Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (Navy and Marine)

Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon

Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon

Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon

Air Force Basic Military Training Instructor Ribbon

Air Force Recruiter Ribbon

Reserve Medals (Armed Forces, Navy and Marines Corps)

NCO PME Graduate Ribbon

Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon

Air Force BMT Honor Graduate Ribbon

Coast Guard Reserve Honor Graduate Ribbon

Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon

Navy Pistol Shot Medal

Air Force Training Ribbon

Army Service Ribbon