vIAF Crest

Awards & Ribbons

Iraqi-style command decorations, operational medals, service ribbons, and flying distinctions for vIAF personnel.

Command Medals

Distinguished Service MedalDSM

Command-level decoration for exceptionally distinguished service.

Order of Military MeritOMM

Recognizes sustained excellence in military leadership.

Command Excellence MedalCEM

For outstanding command and operational stewardship.

Operational Medals

Air Operations MedalAOM

For meritorious achievement during air operations.

Campaign MedalCPM

For participation in designated campaign operations.

Mission RibbonMRB

For mission milestones and operational readiness tasks.

Training Achievement RibbonTAR

For successful completion of advanced training pipelines.

Service Ribbons

6 Month Service RibbonSR6

For six months of continuous active service.

1 Year Service RibbonSR1Y

For one year of continuous active service.

2 Year Service RibbonSR2Y

For two years of continuous active service.

Flying Ribbons

Combat Sortie RibbonCSR

Flying ribbon for repeated approved combat sorties.

Night Flying RibbonNFR

Flying ribbon for sustained night-flight proficiency.

Instructor Pilot RibbonIPR

Awarded to pilots actively serving as instructors.