The Air Force has created its own badge to recognize airmen who are combat divers, after relying on a Navy decoration to honor its own for the past 16 years. Chief of Staff Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown ...

“The new badge is symbolic of what Air Force combat divers must be ready to execute in the operational environment, namely underwater tactical diving for insertion, extraction, and maritime ...

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown Jr. approved a new badge for divers and diver supervisors to replace the Navy scuba badge, the service announced Tuesday.

The response from Nehls ... Badge from Afghanistan was revoked from his service record in March 2023 because Nehls served as a civil affairs officer, not as an infantryman or Special Forces ...