Air Force Aircrew Officer Badges ISLAND_12D must first complete the Airborne

must first complete the Airborne Orientation Course at Fort Lee and the Basic Airborne Course at Fort Benning

silver eagle device is worn

The recipient must be personally present and under hostile fire while in a unit actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy

Created in 1974

United States Army U

Air Force Aircrew Officer Badges ISLAND_12D must first complete the AirborneUnited States Air Force Aircrew Officer Badge Occupational badges are reflective of a service member's Air Force specialty. Criteria: General officers: Wear the basic badge, representative of the organization's mission, upon entering a headquarters staff or command position, unless previously qualified for a higher level badge. Wear the next higher level badge after 12 months. Continue to upgrade to next higher level every 12 months. Officers: Wear