Air and Space Commendation Medal meritorious civilian service it honors exceptional performance in

it honors exceptional performance in support of joint operations

The degrees of chief commander and commander are conferred on members of foreign governments only and are awarded for services comparable to those for which the Distinguished Service Medal is given to members of the United States armed forces

Full size medal presentation set for the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Award

The reverse is plain with a circular inscription in raised letters

Air and Space Commendation Medal meritorious civilian service it honors exceptional performance inThe Air and Space Commendation Medal (ASCOM) (formerly the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM)) is a distinguished U. S. military award recognizing meritorious service, acts of courage, and sustained professional performance. Available with your choice of boxed in a presentation case or mounted on a display card. Air and Space Commendation Award set includes medal and ribbon. Medal and Ribbon include clutch back attachment to put on the uniform.