This award is the highest obtainable award within the VUSAF. It is reserved for those who have performed far beyond the duties of the organization. Has displayed the highest level of ESPIRIT DE CORPS to benefit a comrade(s) in arms. A person given this award has achieved the highest plateau of their virtual career. Recipients must have served in a senior leadership role within VUSAF for a period greater than two (2) years to become eligible.

The Bronze attachment signifies the bearer to have been awarded the VMSA on two separate occasions.

This award signifies a milestone of a member's virtual career within the VUSAF. It is reserved for those who have performed beyond the duties of their assigned position and has displayed the highest level of ESPIRIT DE CORPS to benefit a comrade(s) in arms.

This award signifies that a member within the VUSAF has earned this award for a second time. This award is reserved for those who have performed beyond the duties of their assigned position and has displayed the highest level of ESPIRIT DE CORPS to benefit a comrade(s) in arms.

This award signifies that a member has reached their second milestone of their virtual career within the VUSAF. It is reserved for those who have performed beyond the duties of their assigned position and has displayed the highest level of ESPIRIT DE CORPS to benefit a comrade(s) in arms.

This award signifies that a member has reached a milestone of their virtual career within the VUSAF for the third time. It is reserved for those who have performed beyond the duties of their assigned position and has displayed the highest level of ESPIRIT DE CORPS to benefit a comrade(s) in arms.

The purpose of this device is to recognize those members who display unwavering dedication and professionalism above and beyond the call of duty of the VUSAF.

The Bronze attachment signifies the bearer to have been awarded the VUSAF Distinguished Flying Cross on two separate occasions.

The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the VUSAF, distinguishes himself by extraordinary achievement while participating in simulated combat operations during aerial flight. The performance of the act of must be evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty. The extraordinary achievement must have resulted in an accomplishment so exceptional and outstanding as to clearly set the individual apart from his comrades or from other persons in similar circumstances and must have been performed in simulated combat.

The Bronze attachment signifies the bearer to have been awarded the VUSAF AIR MEDAL on two separate occasions.

This decoration is awarded for acts of outstanding airmanship or meritorious achievements while participating in aerial flight and in actual simulated combat in support of approved operations or exercises. Required achievement must be accomplished with distinction above and beyond that expected of professional airmen.

This decoration is awarded sustained meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. The achievements must be accomplished with distinction above and beyond that normally expected of professional airmen. It may also be awarded for acts of courage lesser than for award of the Air Medal.

The Bronze attachment signifies the bearer to have been awarded the VAAM on two separate occasions.

The JSCM shall be awarded only to members of the vUSAF who play a key role and distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement or service in a joint operation. Authority to award the JSCM is hereby delegated to the MAJCOM Commander or the ANG Director. A bronze "V" is authorized if the citation is for an act or service involving direct participation in simulated combat operation during the period after 1 January 2005. The "V" device is authorized if the citation is approved for valor (heroism) in a designated combat area.

The JSCM with 'V' attachment for Valor.

The Bronze attachment signifies the bearer to have been awarded the JSCM on two separate occasions.

This medal is awarded to members who, while serving in any capacity with the Virtual Air Force, shall have distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service. The degree of merit must be distinctive, though it need not be unique.

This medal is awarded to members who, for the second time, while serving in any capacity with the Virtual Air Force, shall have distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service. The degree of merit must be distinctive, though it need not be unique.

This medal is awarded to members who, for the third time, while serving in any capacity with the Virtual Air Force, shall have distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service. The degree of merit must be distinctive, though it need not be unique.

This medal is awarded to members who, for the fourth time, while serving in any capacity with the Virtual Air Force, shall have distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service. The degree of merit must be distinctive, though it need not be unique.

This medal is awarded to members who, for the fifth time, while serving in any capacity with the Virtual Air Force, shall have distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service. The degree of merit must be distinctive, though it need not be unique.

This medal is awarded to members who, for the tenth time, while serving in any capacity with the Virtual Air Force, shall have distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service. The degree of merit must be distinctive, though it need not be unique.

This medal is awarded to members who, for the fifthteenth time, while serving in any capacity with the Virtual Air Force, shall have distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service. The degree of merit must be distinctive, though it need not be unique.

The JSAM shall be awarded only to members of the vUSAF who, distinguished themselves by outstanding performance of duty and meritorious achievement in a Joint Service operation.

The Bronze attachment signifies the bearer to have been awarded the JSAM on two separate occasions.

This decoration is awarded sustained meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. The achievements must be accomplished with distinction above and beyond that normally expected of professional airmen. It may also be awarded for acts of airmanship or meritorious achievements lesser than for award of the Air Medal.

The Bronze attachment signifies the bearer to have been awarded the AFAM on two separate occasions.

The purpose of this device is to recognize VUSAF UNITS regardless of service. The unit must perform exceptionally well above normal standards, by displaying the HIGHEST professionalism, activity, skill, and etc.

The Virtual Air Force Outstanding Unit Award is awarded by the vUSAF/CS units which have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units, the services include; performance of exceptionally meritorious service, accomplishment of a specific outstanding achievement of national or international significance, combat operations. A bronze "V" device is worn on the ribbon to denote award for combat or direct combat support actions.

The vUSAF Outstanding Unit Award with the 'V' attachment for Valor.

The Bronze attachment signifies the bearer to have been awarded the VUSAF Air Force Outstanding Unit Award on two separate occasions.

This device is given out every 3-6 months to the squadron with the most hours per pilot number…

Shall be awarded to members of the vUSAF for sustained individual combat or mission readiness or preparedness for direct weapon-system employment. Criteria: Once UPT, SUPT and MQT training phases have all been completed, the member must complete a cumulative of 12 months of sustained professional performance as a member of vUSAF combat or mission-ready units subject to combat readiness. The term "Combat Ready" is defined as maintaining monthly training requirements as assigned by MAJCOM/CC or their designated representative in aircraft that may be used in combat operations.

This device is awarded to pilots who complete all flights on schedule and advise when they cannot.

The VUSAF Armed Forces Service Medal is awarded to members of the VUSAF who, after 1 January 2004 have participate, as members of VUSAF, in at least 4 VSOA military operations in a single year that are deemed to be a significant activities by the VUSAF.

VSOA Joint Operations Medal is to recognize the accomplishments of vUSAF members participating or in direct support of another VSOA Organization exercise or operation. Examples of other operations are: 1. Exercise Crocodile (vRAAF), 2. Exercise Kiwi (vRAAF), 3. Operation Salitre (vFACH)

The purpose of this device is to recognize those members who participated in either the deployment or redeployment, or take part in at least one major operations, or 8 hours

Issued to a pilot who actively participated in the VUSAF's RED FLAG Training exercise.

This award is issued to a pilot who actively participated in vUSAF's Operation Black Forest training exercise.

Awarded to any Member of vUSAF, or vUSMC who participated in Operation Sandman 2004

This device is awarded to those pilots who participated in Operation Southern Outlook

Issued to VUSAF members who participated in OPERATION COPE THUNDER

The Bronze attachment signifies the bearer to have been awarded the OPCT on two separate occasions.

The Bronze attachment signifies the bearer to have been awarded the OPCT on three separate occasions.

This device is awarded to those pilots who participated in Operation Deep Freeze

The Bronze attachment signifies the bearer to have been awarded the VUSAF Operation Deep Freeze Participation Award on two separate occasions.

The Bronze attachment signifies the bearer to have been awarded the VUSAF Operation Deep Freeze Participation Award on three separate occasions.

The Bronze attachment signifies the bearer to have been awarded the VUSAF Operation Deep Freeze Participation Award on four separate occasions.

The Bronze attachment signifies the bearer to have been awarded the VUSAF Operation Deep Freeze Participation Award on five separate occasions.

The Bronze attachment signifies the bearer to have been awarded the VUSAF Operation Deep Freeze Participation Award on ten separate occasions.

The purpose of this device is to recognize those members who participated on a continuous basis in the OPNI mission…

Issued to VUSAF members who participated in OPERATION NORTHERN FURY

Issued to a pilot who actively participated in the UNAF OPERATION JOSHUA.

The purpose of this device is to recognize members who have participated in NATO exercises.

Awarded to members that have participated in an AEF Operation, and meets at least ONE (1) of the criteria listed in vAFI 36-102, Section 7.8.1

Second subsequent Award to members that have participated in an AEF Operation, and meets at least two (2) of the criteria listed in vAFI 36-102, Section 7.8.1

The purpose of this device is to recognize members who have completed a 6 month active tour of OVERSEAS duty NOT on or in U.S. territories: ALASKA, HAWAII.

The Humanitarian Service Medal is awarded to members of the VUSAF have distinguish themselves by meritorious, direct participation in any significant military act or operation of a humanitarian nature approved by the VUSAF.

Signifies the second subsequent earning of the VUSAF Humanitarian Service Medal.

Signifies the third subsequent earning of the VUSAF Humanitarian Service Medal.

Signifies the fourth subsequent earning of the VUSAF Humanitarian Service Medal.

Signifies the fifth subsequent earning of the VUSAF Humanitarian Service Medal.

Signifies that the bearer has earned ten or more VUSAF Humanitarian Service Medals.

The purpose if this device is to reflect those members who have ACTIVELY maintained a membership and logged a sortie / ATC control hour once a week for a period of 6 months. For each year thereafter, a member will receive a gold star. On the fifth year the member will receive a silver star.

The purpose if this device is to reflect those members who have ACTIVELY maintained a membership and logged a sortie / ATC control hour once a week for a period of 12 months

The purpose if this device is to reflect those members who have ACTIVELY maintained a membership and logged a sortie / ATC control hour once a week for a period of two years.

The purpose if this device is to reflect those members who have ACTIVELY maintained a membership and logged a sortie / ATC control hour once a week for a period of 3 years.

The purpose if this device is to reflect those members who have ACTIVELY maintained a membership and logged a sortie / ATC control hour once a week for a period of 4 years.

The purpose if this device is to reflect those members who have ACTIVELY maintained a membership and logged a sortie / ATC control hour once a week for a period of 5 years.

The purpose if this device is to reflect those members who have ACTIVELY maintained a membership and logged a sortie / ATC control hour once a week for a period of 10 years.

This award signafies the beaer as one of the original founders of the United Nations Air Forces which was started on SATCO in the year 1999 and later developed into IAMPSO and then current VATSIM SPEC OPS ADMIN.

This device indicates that the bearer is one of the founding members of the VUSAF which opened on 01-DEC-99 and is considered an owner of the VUSAF virtual organization concept and related material, etc.

This device is given by appointment to VUSAF members by the vUSAF Founders based on merit, dedication, contribution and many other unique qualities that a member may display while serving within the VUSAF.

The purpose of this device is to recognize those who have actively served in the VUSAF AFRC MAJCOM for a period of 12 months…

The purpose of this device is to recognize those who have actively served in the VUSAF AETC MAJCOM for a period of 12 months…

The purpose of this device is to recognize those who have actively served in the VUSAF PACAF MAJCOM for a period of 12 months…

The purpose of this device is to recognize those who have actively served in the VUSAF USAFE MAJCOM for a period of 12 months…

The purpose of this device is to recognize those who have actively served in the VUSAF ACC MAJCOM for a period of 12 months…

The purpose of this device is to recognize those who have actively served in the VUSAF AMC MAJCOM for a period of 12 months.

The purpose of this device is to recognize those who have actively served in the VUSAF AFSOC MAJCOM for a period of 12 months.

The purpose of this device is to recognize those who have actively served in the VUSAF vANG for a period of 6 months, or a Member who serves TDY to vANG for 12 months.

The purpose of this device is to signify the pilot has been accepted into the Thunderbird Aerial Demonstration Squadron..

This device is awarded to pilots who successfully take part in the wings deployment and is awarded for every 3 deployments and redeployments…

Signifies the second subsequent earning of the Wing Deployment Award.

Signifies the third subsequent earning of the Wing Deployment Award.

Signifies the fourth subsequent earning of the Wing Deployment Award.

Signifies the fifth subsequent earning of the Wing Deployment Award.

The purpose of this device is to signify the completion of Mission Qualification Training of the pilot training program. A gold star indicates 1 additional MQT course completion, while a silver star denotes 5 additional MQT course completions.

The purpose of this device is to signify the completion of 2 Mission Qualification Training courses of the pilot training program. A gold star indicates 1 additional MQT course completion, while a silver star denotes 5 additional MQT course completions.

The purpose of this device is to signify the completion of 3 Mission Qualification Training courses of the pilot training program. A gold star indicates 1 additional MQT course completion, while a silver star denotes 5 additional MQT course completions.

The purpose of this device is to signify the completion of 4 Mission Qualification Training courses of the pilot training program. A gold star indicates 1 additional MQT course completion, while a silver star denotes 5 additional MQT course completions.

The purpose of this device is to signify the completion 5 of Mission Qualification Training courses of the pilot training program. A gold star indicates 1 additional MQT course completion, while a silver star denotes 5 additional MQT course completions.

The purpose of this device is to signify the completion 10 of Mission Qualification Training courses of the pilot training program. A gold star indicates 1 additional MQT course completion, while a silver star denotes 5 additional MQT course completions.

The purpose of this device is to signify the completion of 15 Mission Qualification Training courses of the pilot training program. A gold star indicates 1 additional MQT course completion, while a silver star denotes 5 additional MQT course completions.

The purpose of this device is to signify the completion of Specialized Undergraduate Training of the pilot training program.

The purpose of this device is to signify the completion of Undergraduate Pilot Training.

The purpose of this device is to signify the completion of Initial Pilot Training

Instructor for the vUSAF ATC Program

This device indicates the bearer to be a rated Instructor Pilot for the VUSAF.

This device sgnifies the bearer to be a Senior Instructor Pilot for the VUSAF

This device signifies the bearer to be a Master Instructor Pilot for the VUSAF.

A person who helps maintain the website shall receive this ribbon. If after 6 months of time has passed and they decide they can no longer work on the site, they shall keep this ribbon to show they did work on the site.

Individual who are to receive this are required to be a part of the recruiting or news department. This is to show they are a person to speak with in regards to recruiting or news

Recruit two persons into the vUSAF, said recruits shall be active for their first ninety (90) days of their membership and list the recruiting member by name in their application.