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Air and Space Overseas Ribbon Short Tour

$ 1.95 USD

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Description

Air and Space Overseas Ribbon Short Tour

Formerly the Air Force Overseas Service Ribbon Short Tour (AFOST)

Criteria: The Air and Space Overseas Service Ribbon is issued in two grades, a Long Tour and Short Tour version. First created in 1980 both the Short Tour and Long Tour ribbons may be worn simultaneously.

The Short Tour ribbon is normally awarded for a permanent duty station assignment of at least 300 days within an 18 month period. An example of this is the tours that many Airmen complete in South Korea, the most common short tour assignment. However, there are exceptions for the 300 day period typically involving deployment to hostile environments. Many Airmen had the requirement lowered to 181 days from 2003 to 2011 for such hazardous tours.

The Long Tour ribbon is awarded after the completion of a standard overseas service assignment, usually longer than two years in length. It can also be awarded for any service member that is assigned overseas duty (including combat tours) that are over 365 days multiple times during a 3 year period.

Subsequent awards of the ribbons are denoted by wearing a Oak Leaf Cluster device on the service ribbon. The Short Tour ribbon also has a "A" device that is approved for airmen who are served their tours in an Arctic based facility.

Shipping & Returns

99% of orders ship within 24 business hours, but please allow up to 2 business days for in-stock products to be packaged and shipped.

  • Online orders requiring next-day delivery must be placed by 11:00 a.m. (CST). After 11:00 a.m. please call us at 1-877-653-9577 to ensure that we can ship your order out on-time. NOTE: Please call us for all orders placed on Mondays requiring next-day delivery.
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  • If an item is temporarily out of stock you will be notified via email and given an estimated delivery time. Backordered items will be shipped separately from the original order via USPS First Class Mail. Expedited shipping for backordered items is available upon customer request.
  • We cannot guarantee delivery times to APO/FPO addresses. Shipments to APO/FPOs are affected by the logistical needs of particular theaters of operation. Please consult the USPS or unit mail rooms for information about delivery times to specific APO/FPO addresses. NOTE: Choosing an expedited shipping option for an APO/FPO address does not ensure faster delivery.
  • We cannot accept C.O.D. orders or deliveries.

Return Policy:

All items sold on USAMM are manufactured to the highest standards and we feel the same way about customer service. If you feel the need to return or exchange an item based on the guidelines below, we will gladly make it happen.

  • Merchandise must be in its original condition.
  • Merchandise can be returned for a full refund within four months of order date.
  • After four months from order date merchandise can only be returned for exchange or store credit.
  • After one year from order date no merchandise returns will be accepted.
  • Refunds will be issued to the original credit card.
  • Exchanges can be made for the same item or for items of equal or lesser value.
  • Any additional costs not covered in the exchange will require settlement by credit card before shipment.
  • Exchanges are subject to availability. A refund will be processed if the product is unavailable.
  • You must include a return address. For the safety of our employees, any package received without a return address on the outside of the package will be destroyed, and USAMM will not replace the contents of the package.
  • Please be aware, returned bulk orders of more than $1,000 will be subject to a 5% restocking fee.

NOTE: Special orders such as ribbon and medal mounting will be accepted for returns on a case by case basis. Ribbons and medals with attachments will not be accepted for return unless a mounting error was made.

Return Procedures:

  • Document return reason(s) on the original packing slip that came with the order. (If you don't have your original packing slip, just include a note letting us know why you're returning the product. Please include the original order number, purchaser name, address, and telephone number.)
  • Pack your return with the completed form (in the original package if possible) and send it to USAMM at:

    USAMM
    Attn: Customer Returns
    807 N Twin Creek Drive
    Killeen, TX 76543

Please note: USAMM’ facilities do not accept hand deliveries.

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Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short Tour Ribbons
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Air and Space Overseas Ribbon Short Tour

$ 1.95 USD

Air and Space Overseas Ribbon Short Tour

Formerly the Air Force Overseas Service Ribbon Short Tour (AFOST)

Criteria: The Air and Space Overseas Service Ribbon is issued in two grades, a Long Tour and Short Tour version. First created in 1980 both the Short Tour and Long Tour ribbons may be worn simultaneously.

The Short Tour ribbon is normally awarded for a permanent duty station assignment of at least 300 days within an 18 month period. An example of this is the tours that many Airmen complete in South Korea, the most common short tour assignment. However, there are exceptions for the 300 day period typically involving deployment to hostile environments. Many Airmen had the requirement lowered to 181 days from 2003 to 2011 for such hazardous tours.

The Long Tour ribbon is awarded after the completion of a standard overseas service assignment, usually longer than two years in length. It can also be awarded for any service member that is assigned overseas duty (including combat tours) that are over 365 days multiple times during a 3 year period.

Subsequent awards of the ribbons are denoted by wearing a Oak Leaf Cluster device on the service ribbon. The Short Tour ribbon also has a "A" device that is approved for airmen who are served their tours in an Arctic based facility.

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