General Service Medal Air Operations Iraq Gallant & Distinguished Conduct the Air Force Cross was the Air Force Cross was awarded to officers of the Royal Air Force and other qualifying air services for exemplary conduct and gallantry whilst flying outside combat operations Also known as the Mons Star the General Service Medal 1962 2007 was awarded to recognise service in minor campaigns that fell short of full scale war The General Service Medal 1962 2007 is commonly known as the Campaign Service Medal 1962 as was awarded with a minimum of one campaign clasp (in the instance 'Air Operations Iraq') and it is believed that a maximum of six clasp have been awarded on one medal