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.
The six-week government shutdown did not affect the hours flown by Air Force pilots, a service spokesperson told Air & Space Forces Magazine—avoiding what could have been a major blow at a time when flying hours are already lower than they have been in decades.


