Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon

Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon
Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon
Awarded by the United States Air Force
Type	Ribbon
Status	Current
Precedence
Next (higher)	Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal
Next (lower)	Air Force Recognition Ribbon

The Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon is a military award of the United States Air Force which was created on February 21, 1968 by order of Secretary of the Air Force Harold Brown. The first presentation of the award was in June 1970. The Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon is the highest personal ribbon award of the United States Air Force.^[1]

The Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon is awarded to any enlisted member of the U.S. Air Force who is nominated by their Major Command, Field Operating Agency, or Direct Reporting Unit for competition in the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Program.

Airmen selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year are authorized to wear the Outstanding Airman badge for one year, and are permanently awarded the ribbon with a bronze service star. Any future awards of the ribbon are represented by oak leaf clusters.

References

1. ^ Air Force Personal Center Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon

External links

United States Air Force portal

• 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Program
  • Complete listing of all recipients since the Award's inception Link (332 KB)