Air Force Commendation Medal Citation Examples

Citation to accompany the award of the Air Force Commendation Medal
Senior Airman George A. Little distinguished himself by outstanding achievement as deployed Life Support element, 30th Special Operations Squadron, 437th Special Operations Wing, Joint Special Operations Air Component, Special Operations Command from 12 Feb 2002 to 25 April 2002. During this period, Airman Little served as the deployed Account Custodian responsible for over 600,000 dollars in critical life support equipment and was responsible for maintaining life support equipment for 27 aircrews, 6 special operation teams, and 7 MH-53 Pave Low helicopters. His attention to detail ensured all combat flight crews had the appropriate radios with working secure frequencies and codes enabling 100% on-time launch of alert and scheduled airframes. His efforts were responsible for the successful accomplishment of over 120 sorties, amassing over 200 combat hours while simultaneously providing 100 percent reliable life support provisioning. His rapid response to six last minute equipment problems prevented delays and enabled the MH-53 aircrews to log a 100 percent alert response rate. Airman Little also voluntered for key additional duties as flightline security, alert driver, and concealed weapons monitor. His dedication to the morale, welfare, and safety of his extended family of 220 unit personnel supported a solid mission focus and were recognized by the Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel he served and protected. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Little reflect credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.

Citation to accompany the award of the Air Force Commendation Medal
Master Sergeant David M. Smith distinguished himself by meritorious service as Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Satellite Systems, 6th Communications Squadron, 6th Fighter Wing, MacDill Air Base, Florida. During this period, Sergeant Smith's decisive leadership proved invaluable to MacDill's satellite terminal operations. He skillfully constructed a comprehensive communications package for the Joint Staff Director of Communications and European Command Chief of Staff. This critical reach-back capability in support of Task Force FALCON was instrumental in the insertion of ground forces into Kosovo. Sergeant Smith Smith provided vital oversight in Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Systems for the development of the European Command Communications Annex, which served as a blueprint for supporting ground mobile forces during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN. His expert management and training of 30 technicians spurred a 25% increase in productivity. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Smith reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Citation to accompany the award of the Air Force Commendation Medal
Staff Sergeant Crystal A. Smith distinguished herself by meritorious service as Supply NCOIC, Dental Clinic #1, 35th Medical Squadron, 35th Medical Wing, Yokota Air Base Japan. During this period, the professional skill, leadership, and ceaseless efforts of Sergeant Smith contributed to the effectiveness and success of Dental Clinic #1. She provided critical technical support to the organization by timely management of expenditures in excess of $800,000. Sergeant Smith's contributions serve as a sterling example of the effective and judicious use of organizational funds and resulted in continuous pro-active solutions ensuring the availability of non-expendable, durable and expendable supplies and equipment. Her actions produced a zero balance of all funds prior to the Air Force mandated fiscal year closeout and ensured the continued success of the mission. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Smith reflect credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.