Air Force Honor Guard Badge
The Air Force Honor Guard Badge is a military badge of the United States Air Force that is authorized for wear by all personnel who are assigned to the United States Air Force Honor Guard (USAF HG),or to active members of a Base Honor Guard (BHG). For males, the badge is worn as a decoration centered on the left uniform pocket, below standard awards and decorations. For females, it is worn on the right side, even with the bottom of their decorations. [1]
Some slight differences are apparent between the badges worn by members of the USAF HG, and those members of BHGs. The USAF HG badge features the wording "USAF HONOR GUARD" in the arc above the main device, "IN HONORE ET DIGNITATE" below the main device, and has a polished silver appearance while the BHG badge features "BASE HONOR GUARD" in the arc above the main device, "TO HONOR WITH DIGNITY" below the main device, and is a full-color badge. [1] [2]
The badge is worn only while actively assigned to the USAF HG or BHG; upon completion of the member's tour of duty it must be removed. There is a subdued patch version of the badge which is sewn onto the member's battle dress uniforms; but due to the implementation of the new Airman Battle Uniform which is patch-free, the patch will most likely be relegated to history. [1]
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- ^ a b c AFI36-2903: Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel; dated July 18, 2011; accessed August 21, 2011
- ^ Official U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Homepage
