Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon

The Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon is a decoration of the UNSC.

United States
The Outstanding Airman of the Year ribbon was originally used by the United States Air Force. This commendation was first created on February 21, 1968 by order of then-Secretary of the Air Force Harold Brown. The first presentation of the award was in June of 1970.

UNSC
In the United Nations Space Command, the Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon is awarded to any member of the UNSC Defense Force who is nominated by their Major Command, Field Operating Agency, or Direct Reporting Unit for competition in the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Program.

Airmen selected as the as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year are authorized to wear the bronze service star as well as the Outstanding Airman badge for one year. Any future awards of the ribbon are represented by oak leaf clusters.

Known holders of ths award

 * Captain Jacob Keyes

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