; and (2) in subsection (b), by striking grade in the Space Force equivalent to the grade of general in the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, or admiral in the Navy and inserting grade of general . (p) Distinguished flying cross Section 9279(a) of such title is amended– (1) by adding or Space Force after Air Force ; and (2) by adding or space after aerial . (q) Airman’s medal Section 9280(a)(1) of such title is amended by adding or Space Force after Air Force . (r) Retired grade of commissioned officers Section 9341 of such title is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2), by striking or the Space Force ; and (2) in subsection (b), by striking or Reserve . (s) United States Air Force Institute of Technology: Administration Section 9414b(a)(2)(B) of such title is amended by striking or the equivalent grade in the Space Force . (t) Air Force Academy permanent professors; Director of Admissions Section 9436 of such title is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the first sentence, by striking in the Air Force or the equivalent grade in the Space Force ; (B) in the second sentence— (i) by inserting or Regular Space Force after Regular Air Force ; and (ii) by striking and a permanent professor appointed from the Regular Space Force has the grade equivalent to the grade of colonel in the Regular Air Force ; and (C) in the third sentence, by striking in the Air Force or the equivalent grade in the Space Force ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in the first sentence, by striking in the Air Force or the equivalent grade in the Space Force both places it appears; and (B) in the second sentence— (i) by inserting or Regular Space Force after Regular Air Force