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| United States Aircrew Badge | |
|---|---|
| Type | Badge |
| Awarded for | Aviation service |
| Presented by | United States Armed Forces |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | World War II |
| Last awarded | Ongoing |
| Army Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Any class 2 badge (e.g. Combat Medic, Expert Field Medic) |
| Next (lower) | Any class 4 badge (e.g. Air Assault, Airborne, Pathfinder)[1] |
The Aircrew Badge, commonly known as Wings, is a qualification badge of the United States military that is awarded by all five branches of armed services to personnel who serve as aircrew members on board military aircraft. The badge is intended to recognize the training and qualifications required by aircrew of military aircraft. In order to qualify as an aircrew member and receive the Aircrew Badge, such personnel typically undergo advanced training in aircraft in-flight support roles.