2008 Air Force Medical Service awards announced Published Feb. 18, 2009 WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Air Force surgeon general's medical force development directorate has announced the winners of the 2008 Air Force Medical Service award competition. The Air Force Recognition Ribbon is authorized for individual award winners only, according to Air Force Medical Service officials. They recommend that winners of individual awards take a copy of the linked message to their military personnel flight to have their records updated. Click here to see the complete list of winners USAF. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res USAF. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez)