The Air Force Distinguished Service Medal was created by an act of the United States Congress on July 6, 1960. The medal was intended as a new decoration of the United States Air Force to replace the policy of awarding the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Air Force personnel. Air Force DSM File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Congress in Joint Session. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerospace branch of the United States armed forces. ... This article concerns the United States Army Distinguished Service Medal. ...

Until 1955, the official title of the new decoration was Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force). After the Korean War, the medal was referred to by its current name. 1955 (MCMLV in Roman) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Korean War, from June 25, 1950 to cease-fire on July 27, 1953 (the war has not ended officially), was a conflict between North Korea and South Korea. ...

The Air Force Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to any member of the United States Air Force who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the United States Government in a duty of great responsibility. The medal is typically awarded to senior Air Force Generals. The government of the United States, established by the United States Constitution, is a federal republic of 50 states, a few territories and some protectorates. ... General is a high military rank, used by nearly every country in the world. ...

The first recipient of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal was Major General Osmond J. Ritland, USAF, who received his medal on November 30, 1965. 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ...

See also: Awards and decorations of the United States military Awards and decorations of the United States military are military decorations which recognize a service members service and personal accomplishments while a member of the United States armed forces. ...