Air Force Commander's Award for Public Service

Last updated
Air Force Commander's Public Service Award
Commander's Public Service Award.jpg
Commander's Public Service Award Medal
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Presented by Secretary of the Air Force
EligibilityNon-Employee Civilians
"who have assisted [the Air Force] with specific achievements, major unit projects or helped a unit reach major milestones, or who have provided support to the base/unit over a set and limited period of time." [1]
USA - AF Commander's Award Public Service.png
Ribbon bar of the medal
Precedence
Next (higher) Secretary of the Air Force Distinguished Public Service Award
Next (lower)Certificate of Appreciation

The Department of the Air Force Commander's Public Service Award is a lower level award granted by the Secretary of the Air Force to a non-employee civilian. It consists of a cased medal, ribbon, and lapel button, as well as a citation certificate.

Contents

The award was created in 2005 to further supplement the U.S. Department of the Air Force's awards for non-employees and in the following year a higher level awarded was similarly created namely the Air Force's "Distinguished Public Service Award." [1]

The medal is silver in color and suspended on a ribbon which is largely pale blue with symmetrical stripes in dark blue, red, and white.

Eligibility

A Commander's Public Service Award Presentation at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas Commander's Public Service Award Presentation at Goodfellow Air Force Base.jpg
A Commander's Public Service Award Presentation at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas

According to Department guidelines "[c]itizens of entities (groups, business firms or organizations) not employed by the Department of AF, who have assisted with specific achievements, major unit projects or helped a unit reach major milestones, or who have provided support to the base/unit over a set and limited period of time. Service must clearly demonstrate specific examples of how the citizen's dedication and commitment significantly contributed to the improvement of conditions for base personnel, facilities or mission. AF policy expressly prohibits recognizing individuals or entities in a commercial or profit making relationship with the DoD (to include contractors) with this award (refer to paragraph 7.2 of this publication). A civic leader may only receive this award once every five years. The nomination must contain comments that the services cited were voluntary, performed as a public service, or motivated by patriotism with no implication to remuneration, and that the person recommended had no commercial or profit-making relationship with the AF." [1]

Air Force Achievement Medal Air Force Achievement Medal.jpg
Air Force Achievement Medal
Osan AB Vice Commander Col. Cary Culbertson Presenting the Commander's Public Service Award to Ch James Moser, USAFR Ch. James Moser, USAFR Award Presentation.jpg
Osan AB Vice Commander Col. Cary Culbertson Presenting the Commander's Public Service Award to Ch James Moser, USAFR

Examples of award worthy achievements include, but are not limited to:

"Significant achievements which resulted in significant savings of time, manpower, or money to the government. Achievement and effort in the areas of humanitarian efforts, mission impact, unit facilities, and/or support of unit personnel. Personal time and/or resources expended that helped achieve a successful project outcome." [1]

This award is roughly comparable to the Air Force Achievement Medal for military service members and if worn by those who later join a uniformed service this award comes before general service medals, for example, but after military decorations or unit citations.

Note this award is often erroneously labelled as the "Commander's Award for Public Service" however according to its citation and the regulations governing its awarding it is officially referred to as the "Commander's Public Service Award." [1]

Notable recipients

See also

Related Research Articles

The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military decoration presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. Each branch of the United States Armed Forces issues its own version of the Commendation Medal, with a fifth version existing for acts of joint military service performed under the Department of Defense.

Seventh Air Force Numbered air force of the United States Air Force responsible for the Korean region

The Seventh Air Force is a Numbered Air Force of the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). It is headquartered at Osan Air Base, South Korea.

Air Force Cross (United States) United States Air Force and United States Space Force service cross medal

The Air Force Cross (AFC) is the United States Air Force and United States Space Force's second highest military decoration for airmen and guardians who distinguish themselves with extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. The medal is awarded to any person, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force or Space Force, who distinguish themselves by extraordinary heroism, not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor.

Osan Air Base United States Air Force base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea

Osan Air Base, is a United States Air Force (USAF) base located near Songtan Station in the city of Pyeongtaek, South Korea, 64 km (40 mi) south of Seoul. Despite its name, Osan AB is not within Osan City, which is 7.5 km (4.7 mi) to the north. The base is the home of the headquarters for Seventh Air Force, Pacific Air Forces' 51st Fighter Wing, and a number of tenant units. The base is also the headquarters of the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) Operations Command. Osan Air Base is also the departure and arrival point for U.S. government-contracted "Patriot Express" flights bringing service members and their family members to South Korea from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the U.S. state of Washington, Misawa Air Base and Yokota Air Base in Japan.

Awards and decorations of the United States Department of the Air Force are military decorations which are issued by the Department of the Air Force to airmen of the United States Air Force and guardians of the United States Space Force and members of other military branches serving under Air Force and Space Force commands.

T. Michael Moseley US Air Force general

Teed Michael "Buzz" Moseley is a retired United States Air Force general who served as the 18th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force. He is a fighter pilot with more than 3,000 flight hours in fighters and trainers, most in the F-15 Eagle.

The structure of the United States Air Force refers to the unit designators and organizational hierarchy of the United States Air Force, which starts at the most senior commands.

Air Force Combat Action Medal US Air Force decoration

The Air Force Combat Action Medal (AFCAM) is decoration of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force to recognize airmen and guardians for active participation in ground or air combat.

Civil Air Patrol Civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and occupations. The program is established as an organization by Title 10 of the United States Code and its purposes defined by Title 36.

Garrett Harencak

Major General Garrett Harencak is the Commander, Air Force Recruiting Service. Previously, he served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters U. S. Air Force. Prior this position, Harencak served as commander of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), Air Force Material Command at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The AFNWC is responsible for the entire scope of U.S. Air Force nuclear weapons support functions and in addition to its headquarters at Kirtland, comprises several other units in the U.S and abroad.

Air Force Global Strike Command Major command of the United States Air Force responsible for strategic and nuclear forces

Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is a Major Command (MAJCOM) of the United States Air Force, headquartered at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. AFGSC provides combat-ready forces to conduct strategic nuclear deterrence and global strike operations in support of combatant commanders. Air Force Global Strike Command is the Air Force's service component to the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM).

Ramón Colón-López US Air Force Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman

Ramón Colón-López is a United States Air Force pararescueman. In 2007 he was the only Hispanic American among the first six airmen to be awarded the newly created Air Force Combat Action Medal. He served as the Senior Enlisted Leader of United States Africa Command from September 2016 to November 2019, and was selected as the 4th Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman on December 13, 2019.

C. D. Moore

Lieutenant General (ret.) C.D. Moore II was Commander, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The organization is the single center responsible for total life cycle management covering all aircraft, engines, munitions, and electronic systems.

Paul A. Weaver

Major General Paul A. Weaver Jr. is a retired United States Air Force officer who served as the director of the Air National Guard from 28 January 1998 to 3 December 2001. His pilot career started in 1967 as an F-4E pilot in West Germany. He also served at Osan Air Base, South Korea, and the Republic of Korea Tiger Division, Camp Red Cloud, Korea. He served as the air commander for the New York Air National Guard, and was responsible for the largest conversion in the history of the Air National Guard, at 105th Airlift Group, Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York. Under his command, the 105th Airlift Group converted from the Air Force's smallest aircraft, the 0-2 Skymaster, to the largest aircraft, the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy. He also oversaw the largest military construction project in the history of the Reserve Forces, the construction of Stewart Air National Guard Base.

Daniel James III United States Air Force general

Daniel James III was a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force who served as the director of the Air National Guard from June 3, 2002, to May 20, 2006.

Larry O. Spencer US Air Force general

Larry O'neil Spencer is a retired United States Air Force general who served in many command, comptroller, and leadership roles during the course of his career. Some of his leadership roles include being the Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, Commander of the 75th Air Base Wing at Hill AFB, Commander of the 72nd Support Group at Tinker AFB, and the Commander of the 4th Comptroller Squadron at Seymour Johnson AFB. He retired 1 October 2015 with more than 44 years of service. He received the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit.

Darren W. McDew Commander Air Mobility Command

Darren Wayne McDew is a retired United States Air Force general who served as the Commander of United States Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. His previous senior command positions include Commander of Air Mobility Command as a general and Commander, Eighteenth Air Force (18AF) as a lieutenant general. In March, 2019, soon after General McDew's retirement, United States Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao named him as Co-Chair of the Special Committee to Review the Federal Aviation Administration's Aircraft Certification Process. According to a letter from Secretary Chao, the Special Committee is "specifically tasked to review the 737 MAX 800 certification process from 2012 to 2017."

John A. Bradley American general

John A. Bradley was a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force who served as Commander of the United States Air Force Reserve Command, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington D.C., and commander, Headquarters Air Force Reserve, a separate operating agency located at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. As chief of Air Force Reserve, he served as the principal adviser on Reserve matters to the Air Force Chief of Staff. As commander of AFRES, he had full responsibility for the supervision of U.S. Air Force Reserve units around the world. He served in this position from November 1994 to June 1998.

Secretary of the Air Force Distinguished Public Service Award

The Department of the Air Force Commander's Public Service Award is the highest level award granted by the Secretary of the Air Force to a non-employee civilian. It consists of a cased medal, ribbon, mess dress or miniature medal, lapel button, and a citation certificate.

William K. James Former senior officer in the United States Air Force

Major General William K. James of United States Air Force, was director of the Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) between June 1990 and June 1993. Under his leadership Major General James redirected the DMA – a heritage organization of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency – from producing products to meet the requirements of the Cold War to a concept of a Global Geospatial Information System (GGIS) directly accessible to combat commanders of the Rapid Deployment Forces. The GGIS was a major paradigm shift in warfare with the delivery of geographic information to fast-moving military forces.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "USAF The Air Force Civil Recognition Program Regulations" (PDF). Dept. of Secretary of Air Force. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-02-07. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  2. 1 2 "Goodfellow, AFB Publication". Airman 1st Class Devin Boyer, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs, USAF. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  3. ↑ "Buckley, AFB Publication". Airman 1st Class Jessica Huggins, 460th Space Wing, Public Affairs, USAF. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  4. ↑ "Osan, AB Publication". Osan Base Chapel, USAF. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  5. ↑ "Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast presents Commander's Public Service Award". 42nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  6. ↑ "Ohio National Guard Photo Gallery - December 2015 Publication". The Ohio Adjutant General's Department. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  7. ↑ "Space Force celebrates trailblazer".
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.