The flag of the United States Space Force is the flag used to represent the United States Space Force, as well as its subsidiary units and formations. It was officially unveiled on 15 May 2020.
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| Use | Other  |
|---|---|
| Adopted | 15 May 2020 |
| Design | Key and supporting elements of the Space Force seal over the inscription "UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE" and "MMXIX" in white letters and platinum fringe. |
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Design edit
The Space Force flag is a black field, with the official flag fringed in platinum. The flag is derived from the central and supporting elements of the Space Force seal, including the delta wing, globe, elliptical orbit, Polaris star, and star clusters. Beneath the central imagery "UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE" and "MMXIX" in white lettering, indicating the name and birth year of the service.[1]
History edit
The flag was unveiled on 15 May 2020 in an Oval Office ceremony by the Chief of Space Operations General John W. Raymond and the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman.[2][3]
Streamers edit
Verified combat credit entitles an organization to the appropriate campaign streamers representing the named campaign in which it participated. The campaign streamer will be embroidered with the name and years of the campaign. Non-combat service is represented by an organizational service streamer, which is not embroidered.[4][5]
Armed Forces Expeditionary edit
| Armed Forces Expeditionary | 
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|---|---|---|
| Campaign name embroidered on streamer | Date embroidered on streamer | |
| Grenada | 1983 | |
| Panama | 1989–1990 | |
| Lebanon | 1983–1987 | |
| Libya–El Dorado Canyon | 1986 | |
| Persian Gulf | 1987–1990 | |
| Somalia | 1992–1995 | |
| Haiti | 1994–1995 | |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina & Croatia | 1995–1996 | |
| Southwest Asia | 1995–1997 | |
| Southwest Asia | 1995–2003 | |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina & Croatia | 1996–1998 | |
| Southwest Asia | 1995–2003 | |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina & Croatia | 1998–2004 | |
| Southwest Asia | 1997–2003 | |
| Southwest Asia | 1998 | |
| Southwest Asia | 1998–2003 | |
| Haiti | 2004 | |
Southwest Asia Service edit
| Southwest Asia Service | 
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|---|---|---|
| Campaign name embroidered on streamer | Date embroidered on streamer | |
| Defense of Saudi Arabia | 1990–1991 | |
| Liberation and Defense of Kuwait | 1991 | |
| Southwest Asia Cease-fire | 1991–1995 | |
Kosovo Campaign edit
| Kosovo Campaign | 
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|---|---|---|
| Campaign name embroidered on streamer | Date embroidered on streamer | |
| Kosovo Air Campaign | 1999 | |
| Kosovo Defense Campaign | 1999–2013 | |
Afghanistan Campaign edit
| Afghanistan Campaign | 
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|---|---|---|
| Campaign name embroidered on streamer | Date embroidered on streamer | |
| None (War service streamer) | None | |
| Liberation of Afghanistan | 2001 | |
| Consolidation I | 2001–2006 | |
| Consolidation II | 2006–2009 | |
| Consolidation III | 2009–2011 | |
| Transition I | 2011–2014 | |
| Transition II | 2015–2021 | |
Global War on Terrorism Service edit
| Global War on Terrorism Service | 
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|---|---|---|
| Campaign name embroidered on streamer | Date embroidered on streamer | |
| None (war service streamer) | None | |
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary edit
| Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary | 
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|---|---|---|
| Campaign name embroidered on streamer | Date embroidered on streamer | |
| Global War on Terrorism | None | |
Iraq Campaign edit
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|---|---|---|
| Campaign name embroidered on streamer | Date embroidered on streamer | |
| None (War service streamer) | None | |
| Liberation of Iraq | 2003 | |
| Transition of Iraq | 2003–2004 | |
| Iraq Governance | 2004–2005 | |
| National Resolution | 2005–2007 | |
| Iraq Surge | 2007–2008 | |
| Iraq Sovereignty | 2009–2010 | |
| New Dawn | 2010–2011 | |
Inherent Resolve Campaign edit
| Inherent Resolve Campaign |
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|---|---|---|
| Campaign name embroidered on streamer | Date embroidered on streamer | |
| Abeyance | 2014–2015 | |
| Intensification | 2015–2017 | |
| Defeat | 2017–2020 | |
Other flags edit
Other flags include the flags of the chief of space operations, vice chief of space operations, chief master sergeant of the Space Force, and Space Force general officers.
Positional flags edit
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Flag of the Chief of Space Operations
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Flag of the Vice Chief of Space Operations
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Flag of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force
General officer flags edit
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Flag of a Space Force general
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Flag of a Space Force lieutenant general
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Flag of a Space Force major general
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Flag of a Space Force brigadier general
Organizational flags edit
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Flag of Space Operations Command
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Flag of Space Systems Command
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See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Fact Sheet". United States Space Force. 15 May 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ "President Trump is Presented with the Space Force Flag | C-SPAN Classroom". www.c-span.org. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ Garamone, Jim (15 May 2020). "Space Force Flag Unveiled at White House". Department of Defense (Press release). Retrieved 16 May 2020 – via United States Space Force.
- ^ "Air Force Instruction 34-1201, Protocol" (PDF). 18 August 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "US Air Force Battle Streamers". scottcraft-military.com. Retrieved 13 January 2023.