The Army has one. So do the Navy and the Marines. And soon, perhaps, USAF will too. Stars and Stripes reports that Air Force leaders may have changed their minds about creating “some kind of combat actions badge.” This is still in the what if stage, though.
As Air Force leaders consider concepts of operations for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, sustainment in the field—and easing that support by using standard parts and limiting variants—should be a key consideration, according to a new study from AFA's Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies.