Air Force Combat Cross

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Air Force Combat Cross
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Air Force Combat Cross Medal
Awarded by Luminerra Lumenic Air Force
EligibilityAny active duty member of the Lumenic Air Force
Awarded forExtraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force
StatusCurrently Awarded
Statistics
Established1 January, 1924
Precedence
Next (higher)King's Cross King's Cross
EquivalentBranch specific devices for valor
Royal Guard Combat Cross Royal Guard Combat Cross
Army Combat Cross Army Combat Cross
Armada Combat Cross Armada Combat Cross
Next (lower)Omandan Liberation Award Combat Cross First Class
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Air Force Combat Cross Ribbon

The Air Force Combat Cross is the Lumenic Air Force's highest award for airmen who display extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. Actions that merit the Air Force Combat Cross must be of such a high degree that they are above those required for all other combat decorations, but which do not meet the criteria for the King's Cross or the Ordo Lux.

The branch specific Combat Cross is distinct from the branch specific Distinguished Service Award, which is awarded to members if the Lumenic Legion in recognition of exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility. The Combat Cross for each service branch is only awarded for actions in combat, while the Distinguished Service Award has no such restriction.

Awarding and eligibility

The Air Force Combat Cross is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Lumenic Air Force, distinguishes themselves by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a higher award; while engaged in an action against an enemy of the nation; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing/foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which Luminerra is not a belligerent party. The act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and have involved risk of life so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from their comrades.

Authorized devices

The Air Force Combat Cross can be award more than once to the same recipient. If an individual receives more than one Air Force Combat Cross then the ribbon would display a Rosetón device.

Notable recipients