The Award and Medal is provided to civilian employees within agencies of the federal government of the United States.
Nominees must have established a pattern of excellence, normally demonstrated by the receipt of lower level awards.
[3] Application submitted through Installation Awards Committee and approved at MAJCOM level.
Consists of a sterling silver medal bearing the Air Force coat of arms within a wreath of laurel leaves.
[4] Award consists of a certificate and citation signed by the activity head, medal and lapel emblem.