Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Military Ribbon

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon

Authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force, January 6, 1954.

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon is awarded by the Secretary
of the Air Force to units that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. The service or achievement may be in the
following:

Performance of exceptionally meritorious service of national or international significance.

Accomplishment of a specific outstanding achievement of national or international significance.

Combat operations against an armed enemy of the United States.

Military operations involving conflict with or exposure to hostile actions
by an opposing foreign force.

Certain devices, depending on the circumstances, may be worn on the
service ribbon:

Oak-Leaf Cluster. A bronze oak-leaf cluster for subsequent awards when authorized.