"The USAF Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal was established on 27 May 2014. The medal recognizes service by personnel in various career fields who have served in units involved with national strategic nuclear deterrence operations. Officer and enlisted personnel in the Active, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard communities are eligible for this medal. Eligible service is retroactive from 26 December 1991."
This item has been manufactured in accordance with applicable government specifications under SMP's certification No. U24.