Talk:Missile Badge

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Yes, authorized[edit]

This badge was reauthorized on June 6, 2008. Also the three "space wings" were redesignated "missile wings" again. [1] —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dzhastin (talk • contribs) 19:06, 18 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Authorized?[edit]

This badge is no longer authorized.

-- Actually, this isn't entirely true. 2W1s can still wear the badge. I'm not sure about other career fields but to make a sweeping statement like that is false.

This badge is also nicknamed the "Pocket Rocket".

The credibility of any article that begins with an inaccuracy in the very first sentence is highly suspect. The Missile Badge was first authorized in 1958 (as the Guided Missile Insignia), not in the 1960s. GWO 71.102.252.185 (talk) 02:48, 28 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Awarded to...[edit]

In the 1970's the badge was also awarded to USAF tactical missile troops who worked on AIM (Air Intercept Missiles) and AGM (Air to Ground Missiles)under the generic AFSC 316X1L. Such Airmen served in both the Tactical Air Command and the Air Defense Command. The missiles included AIM-9 Sidewinders, AIM-7 Sparrows, AIM-4 Falcons, Agm-45 Shrikes, AGM-65 Mavericks, as well as EOGB (Electro-Optical guided) and LG (Laser Guided) 2000 lb bombs. --63.3.15.2 02:31, 21 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Actual observations...[edit]

Apparently the missile badge's operational designator and combat readiness metal came into existence after 1975. Having been a member of a Titan II missile combat crew (afsc 54150) during the early 70s, I don't recall any operational designator on the badge or combat readiness ribbons. My dd214 dated 01-02-75 reflects only a "Basic Missile Badge". Even the Pima Air Museum exhibit of a Titan 2 combat crew uniform doesn't reflect an operational designator on the missile badge. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike_s_etc/2425857753/sizes/l/in/set-72157604733967177/