The Air and Space Recognition Ribbon (ASRR) is a

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of the

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and

United States Space Force The United States Space Force (USSF) is the space force branch of the United States Department of Defense. It is one of the six United States Armed Forces, armed forces of the United States and one of the eight uniformed services of the Unite ...

which was first created in October 1980 as the Air Force Recognition Ribbon. The ribbon is intended to recognize those who have received "non-portable" awards for accomplishment and excellence while serving on

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in the United States Air Force or United States Space Force. On 16 November 2020, the Air Force Recognition Ribbon was renamed to the Air and Space Recognition Ribbon by the Secretary of the Air Force.Manual of Department of the Air Force Policy Directive
/ref> To receive the Air and Space Recognition Ribbon, a service member must receive a designated

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, plaque, or other award (such as the Sijan Leadership Award) through an achievement as specified by Air Force regulations. The ribbon is thus intended to recognize awards which cannot otherwise be displayed on a military uniform; as such, this award is typically presented in combination with an Air Force or Space Force level annual award. Additional awards of the Air and Space Recognition Ribbon are denoted by

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Air Force Personnel Center Air Force Recognition Ribbon
{{USAF decorations Awards and decorations of the United States Air Force Awards and decorations of the United States Space Force Awards established in 1980 Military ribbons of the United States