TFSC - Denver Recognition Services for ANG & AFR Recognition Services

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The Total Force Service Center- Denver (TFSC-DE) located at Headquarter Air Reserve Personnel Center (HQ ARPC) provides decoration processing services to a large customer base which includes Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMA), Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), Unit Air National Guard (ANG), Air Force Reserve Active Guard Reserve (AGR), Unit Reservists, and Retired Airmen. TFSC-DE receives decoration applications through the virtual Personnel Center (vPC) and upon receipt of complete and accurate supporting documentation, TFSC-DE verifies, finalizes, and updates decorations in MilPDS.

Additionally, upon request and with proper documentation, TFSC-DE updates individual decorations for all members that were previously awarded but do not reflect in the member's record; this includes those awarded by sister services.

Decorations Processed by TFSC-DE

  • Combat Readiness Medal
  • Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
  • Denial Air Reserve Force Meritorious Service Medal
  • Air Force Achievement Medal
  • Air Force Commendation Medal
  • Aerial Achievement Medal
  • Meritorious Service Medal

Decoration Amendments and Revocations

TFSC-DE receives applications to amend, revoke, and update Federal Decoration applications through vPC. Upon processing completion, TFSC will ensure the member's ARMS record is updated.

Other Decorations

There are decorations that are not processed by TFSC-DE. They should be processed in accordance with AFI 36-2803. Examples include but are not limited to:

  • Air Force Good Conduct Medal
  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
  • Air Force Longevity Service Award
  • Distinguished Service Medal
  • Legion of Merit
  • ANG State Awards*

*ANG state awards should be processed according to state level authorities and regulations.

Award and Decoration Listing

Airmen
Airmen may log into the virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF) to view and print a pictorial of their federal awards and decorations.

ANG members
Your State/Territory Awards and Decorations can only be viewed in a "Listing" format in vPC.

Retirees
Retirees may visit myPers to request a listing of their federal awards and decorations by filling out a request located under the myPers heading, "I Would Like to…". This action will generate a 'New Support Request' which is submitted to the TFSC for processing.