Referral Programs Reward Guardians, Airmen

Guardians and Airmen are eligible for decorations or promotions through recruiting referrals under the Airman and Guardian Referral Program.

Referral Programs
Two programs, Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals, aim to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force .

Who is Eligible for Medals
STARR authorizes enlisted service members up to senior master sergeant and officers up to lieutenant colonel to receive up to two Air and Space Achievement Medalsfor referring three enlisted accessions applicants who depart for basic military training.

Additionally, any enlisted member or officer up to colonel, may receive the Air and Space Commendation Medalfor referring five enlisted accessions applicants who depart for BMT.

Who is Eligible for Promotion
Stripes for Referrals allows Guardian and Airmen recruits to be promoted up to E-2 by referring two enlisted accessions candidates, or to E-3 by referring four enlisted accessions candidates who join the Delayed Entry Program or Delayed Entry Training.

How To Apply
Applications must be submitted through the Aim High applicationto qualify for the Air and Space Achievement and Commendation Medals. All users must create an account and input information in the 'Refer a Friend' portion of the app to receive credit for valid referrals.