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Air Assault Badge, 2nd Pattern, Subdued. This badge is the "official" Air Assault Badge and was worn POST Vietnam War.
The original Air Assault Badge was an unofficial design worn in the 11th Air Assault Division starting in the Spring of 1964. The badge was carried over in the move to the 1st Cavalry Division early on but faded out from use as the Division grew. Post Vietnam, with the reorganization of the 10st Airborne to Air Mobile / Air Assault, a new badge was created blending the iconic nose section of a UH1 Huey with parachute wings. The Air Assault Badge was approved by the Chief of Staff, Army, on 18 January 1978, for Army-wide wear by individuals who successfully completed Air Assault training after 1 April 1974. The badge had previously been approved as the Airmobile Badge authorized for local wear by the Commander of the 101st Airborne Division, effective 1 April 1974.
