SYMBOLISM: The badge is the same design as that for Army Aviator with the coat of arms of the United States substituted for the shield of the coat of arms of the United States
The wings suggest flight and reflect the skills associated with aerial flight
The coat of arms of the United States on the shield signifies loyalty and devotion to duty
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
Commanders may present basic aviation badges to members of other US military services and foreign military services who successfully complete a USAF training course that would result in award of a basic aviation badge to USAF personnel
