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Oct. 30, 2017
Wear Approval for Service Star on Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

On 9 February 2015, the Department of Defense authorized the wear of service stars on the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E) to recognize subsequent awards for deployment in support of approved operations.Effective immediately, service members are authorized to wear a service star
Oct. 30, 2017
Air Force Form 707 Utilization

Recent changes to the officer and enlisted evaluation systems provide raters with more flexibility when assessing performance by enabling them to aggregate performance factors in a number of ways so that any one factor would not automatically drive a referral evaluation; a referral is now optional.
Oct. 30, 2017
Written Promotion Recommendations on Air Force Form 911, Enlisted Performance Report (MSgt thru SMSgt)

On 24 August 2015, AFI 36-2406, Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Systems, was published, incorporating through Interim Change 2, which provided guidance for numerous changes affecting the AF Form 911 and specifically on the use of promotion statements within the revised AF Form 911 (paragraph
Oct. 30, 2017
Distinguished Service Medal and Legion of Merit Qualifying Criteria Policy Change

On 12 November 15, the Secretary of the Air Force approved the below changes to the eligibility criteria for the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) and the Legion of Merit (LOM).Eligibility criteria changes for the DSM are as follows: CSAF is delegated DSM approval authority for rotating MAJCOM
Oct. 30, 2017
Procedures and Wear of the INHERENT RESOLVE Campaign Medal

AnnouncementThe Secretary of Defense announced the creation of the INHERENT RESOLVE Campaign Medal (IRCM). The IRCM provides distinct recognition to those service members who are serving, or have served, in Iraq, Syria, or contiguous waters or airspace on or after 15 June 2014, to a future date to
Oct. 30, 2017
United States Air Force Unit Awards - Organizations Approved for the 2014 - 2015

On behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council approved the following organizations for 2014-2015 United States Air Force Unit Awards for the periods indicated below (Unit/Inclusive Period):The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) 79th Medical
Oct. 30, 2017
Joint Meritorious Unit Award to Headquarters, United States Forces-Afghanistan

The Joint Chiefs of Staff has awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) to Headquarters, United States Forces-Afghanistan.The inclusive period of the JMUA to Headquarters, United States Forces-Afghanistan is from 8 December 2014 to 15 November 2015.This award is only for Headquarters, United
Oct. 30, 2017
Award of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) to the Headquarters, Joint Force Command - United Assistance

The Joint Chiefs of Staff has awarded the JMUA to the Headquarters, Joint Force Command - United Assistance.The inclusive period of the JMUA for the Headquarters, Joint Force Command - United Assistance is 16 September 2014 to 26 March 2015.This award is only for Headquarters, Joint Force Command -
Oct. 30, 2017
Joint Meritorious Unit Award to Headquarters, United States Pacific Command and Subordinate Units

The Joint Chiefs of Staff has awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) to Headquarters, United States Pacific Command and subordinate units.The inclusive period of the JMUA to Headquarters, United States Pacific Command, to include the following subordinate units: Center of Excellence and
Oct. 30, 2017
Joint Meritorious Unit Award to Headquarters, Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan

The Joint Chiefs of Staff has awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) to Headquarters, Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan.The inclusive period of the JMUA to Headquarters, Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan is from 1 June 2011 to 31 May 2015.This award is only