Decoration Examples

Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM) Citation

Key Points to Writing

PCS/PCA Decorations will be based on EPRs/OPRs
Achievement Decorations read like awards, and will need a narrative for justification
DO NOT plan on making up mid-tour points in a PCS medal
Ask for HELP, the only person looking out for #1 is you
The only person looking out for your Airman is YOU!
ASK for/WRITE a Mid Tour decoration
WRITE!!! The more you do it, the better you get
Use F7 to spell check. Errors reflect badly on you and your subordinate!

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CITATION

Citation for Award of the
JOINT SERVICE COMMENDATION MEDAL
11 April 1990

SERGEANT <FNAME> <MI>. <LNAME>, United States Air Force, distinguished herself by meritorious service from April 1989 to April 1990, while serving in the Operations Organization of the National Security Agency. Sergeant <LNAME>displayed superior technical skills, initiative, and exceptional dedication to duty in support of mission objectives. Her contribution to mission accomplishments, coupled with outstanding leadership qualities, significantly improved the productivity of her flight. Her timely and effective resolution of challenging technical problems was instrumental in the expansion of the Agency's current and future capabilities to fulfill important military and national intelligence requirements. Sergeant <LNAME>'s professionalism, devotion to duty, and distinctive accomplishments reflect great credit upon herself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the National Security Agency/Central Security Service, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

Vice Admiral, USN, Director
for Secretary of Defense

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