Remote Combat Effect Campaign Ribbon

The Remote Combat Effect Campaign Ribbon is officially hallmarked by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry. The ribbon is awarded to Air Force military members who, on or after Sept. 11, 2001, distinguished themselves by direct participation in a DOD combat operation, under the following conditions: was assigned or attached to a unit directly supporting a DOD combat operation as approved by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, was serving in a remotely piloted aircraft; cyber; space; or Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance career field, personally provided hands-on employment of a weapon system that had a direct and immediate impact on a named combat operation (“hands-on” defined as the employment of a weapons system, including remote employment, or other activities that had a direct, immediate and on-site effect on the outcome of an engagement or similar operation), and was not physically exposed to hostile actions or at risk of exposure to hostile action. The ribbon comes in a color pattern of thick purple stripes on the right and left ends, followed by a thin white stripe, and a light blue middle. Remote Combat Effect Campaign Ribbons are made with the highest government standards and are US Military approved. All ribbons of the US Military are made in the USA. Ribbons are unmounted and do not come with a holding bar. To purchase this ribbon for yourself or a family member's shadow box, or display case, we require a DD-214 or other valid proof that this medal was honorably awarded.