The United States of America: Air Force Overseas Service Short Tour RibbonRibbon: Light blue with a dark blue central stripe bearing 3 broken white stripes, and 3 white edge stripes. Instituted: 12 October 1980. Awarded: For completion of an overseas assignment defined as a "short tour" by Air Force regulations and that is not recognized by any other medal or ribbon. Page last updated: 12 January 2003 |