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Army Air Assault Badge

US Army Air Assault BadgeThe Air Assault Badge is a United States Army military badge created in 1974. It was originally known as the "Airmobile Badge" initially authorized only for wear by members of the 101st Airborne Division, with permission from the Division Commander.

In 1978 the Air Assault Badge was authorized for Army wide issuance. The Air Assault Badge is now awarded to any member of the United States Army who satisfactorily completes an air assault training course in accordance with the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command's Standardized Resources Command.

The Air Assault Badge can be retroactively awarded upon application to the United States Army Human Resources Command, for those veterans of the Vietnam War who regularly engaged in Air Assault missions and training.
 

  

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