The award certificate notes that during that time the unit "displayed (exceptionally) meritorious service in support of global cyberspace operations.

The Meritorious Unit Award is presented to active duty, reserve and guard units of the Air Force for meritorious conduct through outstanding achievement or service in support of combat operations ...

The awards required to use the gender-neutral pronoun included the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service ...

Cited for "exceptional meritorious conduct" during calendar year 2012, the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base has been chosen to receive the Meritorious Unit Award for its support of the ...