Posted on Nov 4, 2020
When switching from Army to Air Force, do my ribbons and marksmanship badge cross over?
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I am jumping from army Infantry to Maintenance in the Airforce. Its already happening so save you topics of 368 and blah blah. I did that. What I want to know is my uniform. I know the blue cord cannot follow me but what about my other ribbons? And what about my marksmanship badge???
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SFC Michael Hasbun
MSgt (Join to see) - fortunately he is not a unit ;o) Temporary unit awards would not transfer. Permanent ones DO however.
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SFC Michael Hasbun - I should have said a unit specific Outstanding Uint Citation. Presidential and Joint are fine.
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SFC Michael Hasbun
MSgt (Join to see) - That's not the relevant distinction. All permanent unit awards transfer. All temporary ones do not.
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SPC (Join to see) Forgot to mention if you are in the Army Guard State ribbons are not authorized in the Air Force or Air Force Reserve. Not positive on state awards from Army Guard to Air Guard.
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Good to know Msgt! I have 1 state ribbon for the Covid mission and gained the humanitarian ribbon and im going from NY army guard to VT Air guard so ill have to look into that!
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MSgt (Join to see)
SPC (Join to see) - Best to check, each state has their own ribbons. Good luck in your new endeavors.
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CPT (Join to see)
National Guard ribbons transfer from Army to Air and vice-versa. However, awards from a different state may not be authorized for wear in your current NG state. Check into you NG state awards manual to find out if you can wear them or not.
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Ribbons yes (unless unit specific like unit citation, no), badge no, the Air Force has a Marksmanship ribbon.
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Nope. No badges transfer over, only medals and that has to be in according to USAF regulations also.
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SGT Christopher Hayden
No Marksmanship badges you mean. Other badges (like the CIB or CAB) can be worn.
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SSG Watis Ekthuvapranee
I stand corrected. Any permanent-order medals and badges can be worn as long as it is conformed with the current service branch's regulation for the same category of the award. Suggest reading USAF uniform regulation.
But really? You are crossing from light blue infantry to darker blue? If you really want the blue, the Navy has a darkest blue.
But really? You are crossing from light blue infantry to darker blue? If you really want the blue, the Navy has a darkest blue.
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SSG Watis Ekthuvapranee
I know. Tell me about it. When we were in Iraq 2003, we captured Saddam International air port and the near by air field. We were so glad that we have a thick aircraft bunkers to protect us from indirect fire. The Air Force walked in and told us to leave. We stayed out at the perimeter while the Air Force setting up shop + A/C unit. We were just sweating and drooling for it before we move further north.
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