The Combat Crew Badge was established by the United States Air Force on September 1, 1964. It was worn by those USAF personnel serving in positions where they were accruing creditable service towards the Combat Readiness Medal as outlined in U.S. Air Force regulation 900-48. It was a qualification badge and not a medal; it was therefore not a permanent award. The Air Force eliminated the Combat Crew Badge from wear in August 1993. This was done under the auspices of addressing uniform accoutrements to eliminate duplication, achieve standardization, and promote an uncluttered appearance.[1] The badge was worn on the wearer's right side above the name tag.[2]
| Combat Crew Badge | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Badge |
| Awarded for | Active services on a USAF combat crew |
| Presented by | United States Air Force |
| Eligibility | Serving with a U.S. Air Force combat crew |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Established | September 1, 1964 |
| Last awarded | August 1993 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
| Related | USAF Combat Readiness Medal |
References
edit- ^ "The Air University 404 Page" (PDF). www.au.af.mil.[dead link]
- ^ "USAF Combat Crew Badge - U.S. Militaria Forum". Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2009-05-07.