Meritorious Unit Award (U.S. Air and Space Forces) Ribbon 1-3/8" x 3/8"

Meritorious Unit Award (U.S. Air and Space Forces) Ribbon 1-3/8" x 3/8"

Dimensions 1-3/8"L x 3/8"H
Acquired from a Military Surplus Store that went out of business

Approved in March 2004 by the Secretary of the Air Force, the Meritorious Unit Award is awarded in the name of the Secretary to recognize squadrons, groups, or wings for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding achievement or service in direct support of combat operations for at least 90 continuous days during the period of military operations against an armed enemy of the United States on or after 11 September 2001. The recommended unit must display such outstanding devotion and superior performance of exceptionally difficult tasks as to set it apart and above other units with similar missions. The degree of achievement required is the same as that which would warrant award of the Legion of Merit to an individual. Superior performance of the normal mission alone does not justify award of the MUC