Distinguished Service Ribbon

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Awarded to a pilot for exceptionally distinguished performance. One star is added each time a pilot is awarded this ribbon.

Contents 1 February 2010 2 January 2010 3 September 2009 4 July 2009 5 May 2009 6 March 2009 7 January 2009 8 October 2008 9 September 2008 10 August 2008 11 May 2008 12 April 2008 13 March 2008 14 January 2008 15 December 2007 16 November 2007 17 October 2007 18 September 2007 19 August 2007 20 July 2007 21 April 2007 22 March 2007 23 February 2007 24 November 2006 25 October 2006 26 See Also

February 2010

HQ hereby recognizes GRR_HardlyStable^BCO with the Distinguished Service ribbon for his contribution to the Allied effort to move mud during the Big Classic XII event. He triggered 4 scenes and captured 3 while destroying 10 enemy planes and 8 enemy tanks.

Leading the fight in the air for the Axis during the Monte Camino event one pilot stood above all. For his 56 kills and 20 assists _Vandalizer_ is awarded the Distinguished Service ribbon.

January 2010

With 48 kills and 38 assists during the Bobdubi Ridge battle, _Vandalizer_ is awarded the Distinguished Service ribbon.

September 2009

With over 130 kills and numerous further damaged between them, these two pilots set the standard for Allied fighters over Guam and for these accomplishments, they shall be presented with the Distinguished Service ribbon. Their actions bring great honor to themselves and the FG and AH squads.

FG_BulletDog^WCO AH_WildCard^FL

Leading all Allied pilots with 49 kills and with a further 21 assists during the Lake Balaton event, S_1st_Eagle^XO shall be presented with the Distinguished Service ribbon. His actions bring great honor to himself and his squad.

July 2009

Leading all Allied pilots in kills (39) and assists (21) during Kursk, this pilot shall be presented with the Distinguished Service ribbon. His actions bring great honor to himself and his squad.

USMC_RS_30_Core

May 2009

Leading all Allied pilots in kills and assists and triggering several scenes resulting in capture during the Milne Bay operation, this pilot shall be presented with the Distinguished Service ribbon. His actions bring great honor to himself and his squad.

S_1st_Eagle (42 kills, 33 assists)

March 2009

Leading all Allied pilots in kills during Operation Battleaxe, these 2 pilots shall be honored with the presentation of the Distinguished Service ribbon. They bring great honor to themselves and their squad for their skill in battle.

USMC_TC_Simon (42 kills, 15 assists)

AH_Nightrider^BCO (41 kills, 26 assists)

January 2009

For his actions during the Red Tide event, which includes 7 kills, 2 assists, 19 buildings destroyed, and a whopping 228 tanks destroyed, AH_GRIM_BXO is awarded the Distinguished Service ribbon.

October 2008

JG54_Notwotny is awarded the Distinguished Service ribbon for his exceptional pilot skills during the Falaise Pocket event with a total of 51 kills.

ALL41_Arillus is awarded the Distinguished Service ribbon for his crucial destruction of Allied armor with 33 tank kills during the Falaise Pocket event.

For their destruction of 82 Allied aircraft under heavy Allied resistance during the Falaise Pocket battle, the members of JG54 are awarded the Air Mission Excellence ribbon. Pilots eligible for the award are:

JG54_Bazi_Weiss

JG54_Botewolf

JG54_Emil_Lang

JG54_Krestrel

JG54_Koller

September 2008

For personally destroying 43 enemy aircraft and numerous tanks during the Avalanche On Salerno event, TAVEN_24 is awarded the Distinguished Service ribbon.

August 2008

GRR_SixPak_TO made a big contribution to the Allied effort during the Summer In Sicily event in making sure that certain key Axis tank factories remained silent until captured by Allied armor. His efforts were noticed and recommendation is made for him to be eligible to wear the Distinguished Service ribbon. His actions reflect well upon himself and his squad.

For his relentless effort in killing 30 enemies during the Summer In Sicily event, JG54_Nowotny is awarded the Distinguished Service ribbon.

May 2008

Several Allied pilots finished the Convoy To Murmansk event with over 20 kills, but one was the most effective. B_Mitchell_3WCO, finished the battle with 26 kills, 26 assist, 4 planes and 1 pilot lost. For his performance he is awarded the Distinguished Service ribbon.

April 2008

In both defensive and offensive action throughout the Big Classic V battle, NNS_Squat of the NNS squadron, flying for the Allied forces, downed four enemy planes. He also killed 34 tanks and obtained four offensive triggers. For his extraordinary performance in multiple areas of service, he is awarded the Distinguished Service ribbon.

March 2008

For his outstanding leadership of the Axis team during a time of internal crisis and political unrest, for displaying a passion for and unprecedented loyalty to the Axis cause, and for his dedication to the success of the Fighter Ace Campaigns, Das_Borb_JG26 is awarded the Distinguished Service ribbon.

For proving himself in battle and being a pivotal player in the Allied war machine, it is with pride that we acknowledge _RedBull for his achievements. Not only did he destroy 125 buildings during the Battle For Berlin, which resulted in several scene triggers and captures, but he also destroyed 19 of the enemy's aircraft, all while piloting his TU-2 bomber. His actions are duly noted and we shall bestow upon him the Distinguished Service ribbon.

January 2008

During the Battle of Novgorod, the SU supply wing was the "backbone" of the Allied fighting force. Given an incredible task, they met the challenge, performing far beyond expectation. Amidst unrelenting attacks they kept the front line supplied, and did so without escort. They delivered! Many times shot to pieces, burning and only moments from destruction. Their dedication, skill, and sacrifice, kept Allies in the battle. In doing so, the men and women of that group have been recognized across the board as the most valuable asset Allies had during the confrontation. No single, award does justice to the incredible effort they put forth. It is with this in mind, AC2E_Bigalon, GRR_lastinline, and LTD_Mrs_C_oZZY_, have earned the right to wear the Distinguished Service ribbon.

While flying a variety of Luftwaffe aircraft during the Turkey Shootout battles, Pablo scored 8 triggers and 9 scene captures, while destroying 140 buildings and 15 enemy tanks. In the air he held his own with 2 kills, 1 ditch, and 2 assists, and is awarded the GE Service ribbon for his efforts.

While flying for the Luftwaffe during the Turkey Shootout battles, Gryphon accumulated 5 triggers and 6 scene captures, while destroying 76 enemy buildings and 24 tanks, and forcing 6 enemy planes to crash land, earning the GE Service ribbon.

JG7_DRACHE earned the GE Service ribbon during the Turkey Shootout battles by destorying 31 buildings and 24 enemy tanks, with 11 kills and 2 assists, plus a trigger and scene capture.

The Allied Air Force is proud to recognize two men who performed far beyond the call of duty during the Marianas battle, BANZAI_KITKAT1 and LTD_AdPal. Both pilots are credited individualy with 30+ kills and 3+ carriers sunk each. These actions have entittled them bear the Distinguished Service ribbon.

December 2007

In both defensive and offensive action, Sailor_Malan of The Few squadron, flying a Tempest for the Allied forces, downed 45 enemy planes and damaged 5 others. His extraordinary performance as a fighter pilot gave him the highest number of kills of any pilot flying in the Big Classic IV event and he is therefore awarded the Distinguished Service ribbon.

JG51_Totentanz_AXIO is awarded the Distinguished Service ribbon for the development of outstanding rapid strike Jabo tactics that put the Allied forces on the defensive, allowing GE forces to gain the upper hand in the Storming Novgorod battle.

November 2007

Outcast_Paradox - For performing exceptionally in all elements of the battle at Cape Gloucester, from the front line assaults on JP bases to scoring the highest kill record for the Allies. His actions exemplify the spirit of the Distinguished Service ribbon.

October 2007

SDG_Stelux_CO - For his action during the Classic Showdown I event, in which he destroyed 33 tanks, 78 buildings and 17 enemy aircraft.

DW_SouthPaw - For shooting down 38 enemy planes and damaging another 11, while flying a Hurricane Ia in the Battle of Britain event.

DW_Southpaw - For command leadership, which was instrumental in producing an Allied victory in the Battle of Ortona, while his escort group was engaged defending a forward airfield, he successfully led bomber raids to attack his primary objective without escot. Later, he led the LTD squad and a few other 2nd Wing pilots in covering a paratrooper attack on the forward enemy airfield at 42aa, and helped ensure the scene's capture with his performance under fire. After securing the area, he helped capture two tank factories in quick succession, followed by three more scenes in the center of the map, tipping the balance inexorably into the Allies' favor and helping secure victory.

September 2007

LTD_Silverwind - Flying his F4U-1A Corsair during the Ranger Up North event, he shot down 18 enemy planes and damaged another 7.

S_ME_4809_CO - For being the top scoring ace during the Ranger Up North event where he destroyed 22 enemy planes and damged 11 others.

August 2007

_HC_enigma - For a masterful day, while flying a Spitfire IXe during the Big Classic III event, resulting in 105 destroyed enemy buildings and 15 enemy planes shot down.

DW_SouthPaw - The top tank killer during the Big Classic III event with 51 tanks destroyed, he also destroyed 94 enemy buildings, delivered 10 troops, and shot down 5 enemy planes.

July 2007

_BANZAI_Bama - For an outstanding display piloting skills while flying his "Gustav" during the Kasserine Pass battle, which resulted in 46 kills versus only 6 planes lost.

NNS_STITCHES_RO - For an incredible effort in the skies over Lae, which included 43 kills, 6 forced landings and 4 tank units destroyed.

_Spotlight_ - For contributing to the Allied effort during the Lae battle by shooting down 44 enemy planes, forcing another 5 to crash land, and destroying 4 tank units, all while avoiding collisions of any kind.

_BANZAI_KITKAT1 - For shooting down 41 Allied planes during the Lae events, and for contributing to the ground war with 1/3 tank/ground units destroyed, while avoiding any collisions.

LTD_Trupr_CO - Proving that ability leads in the LTD squad, LTD_Trupr_CO contributed 38 kills, 2 forced landings and 3 destroyed tank units to the Allied effort during Lae, while avoiding collisions.

_Allusive_ - Taking a clean fight to the enemy with no collisions during the Lae battle, _Allusive_ shot down 39 Japanese planes.

GRR_Xtreme_XO - Seemingly all over the Lae battlefield, GRR_Xtreme_XO contributed more than his share to the Allied effort with a 36 kills, 2 forced landings, and 7 tank and 4 ground units destroyed, without colliding with any enemy planes.

April 2007

RS_Python - For leading a flight group of the 1st Air Wing during the Kwajalein battle and successfully suppressing enemy air field defenses.

March 2007

_RedBull - For his selfless daring during the Barbarossa event in flying solo bomber missions deep into enemy territory to eliminate GE tank factories along the northern front, and for his obsessive attitude toward destroying enemy armor, and for his timely provision of vital information to Allied HQ.

February 2007

LUFT23_Banjoz - For successfully flying through the determined and tenacious Allied defense and for dropping his bombs with accuracy onto the final target in the final minutes of the game to secure victory for the Axis in The Blitz.

November 2006

HG_Simper_Fi - For exceptional service flying a fighter during the Barbarossa event, personally saving a vital troop transport from certain destruction several times, rescuing numerous pilots from attacking enemy fighters.

Buzzard_Eulogy - For exceptional performance in flying a fighter-bomber during the Barbarossa event, meeting enemy fighter attacks without jettisoning his bombload, successfully escorting his troop transport to the target and damaging the target enough to allow its capture by the paratroops.

FG_BulletDog - For flying bombers and troop transports during the Barbarossa event, without concern for the three stars he had entering the battle, for providing leadership in directing fighter assets to provide effective escort, for coninuously persisting in the face of adversity and tough odds, and for maintaining a positive, can-do attitude.

AH_Eagle_FXO - For exceptional performance during the Barbarossa event in all aspects of the Allied effort, for tenacious defensive efforts against enemy attacks, for performing escort duties, and for a persistent can-do attitude.

October 2006

HG_AeroScout_XO - For providing Allied Command with a heavy bombing plan for the Paris In October event and commanding a bomber task force to target the prime enemy bomber base at 108CQ after a 1.7 hour flight, for recruiting a force of 15 pilots who flew the perimeter of the map with bombers, a troop transport and four escort fighters to annihilate the target without the loss of even a single bomber or transport to enemy fire prior to bomb release, then proceeding northward with low level bombers in the defense against the massive German counter-offensive.

LUFT17_Beretta - For clearing the tails of three teammates before succumbing to battle damage and for sustained, selfless service to the team throughout the Paris In October event.

See Also

Fighter Ace Event Awards

Fighter Ace Medals