Thirty days continuous or accumulated service for service time that includes dates between 27 September 2001 and a termination date

The Air Force Cross (GV) was instituted in 1918 by King George V and awarded to officers of the Royal Air Force and other air services for acts of courage

The Air Force Medal was awarded for courage

during the period of OP ESSENTIAL HARVEST

British Empire Medal GV - Military Category_World War I Thirty days continuous or accumulatedBritish Empire Medal GVI is the George VI version of this award. The BEM as it is known is awarded for meritorious service by both military and civil personnel.