Distinguished Flying Cross |
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Top Survival Rating in squadron over a set of missions. |
Silver Star |
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Most Lethal Air-to-Ground Pilot in squadron over a set of missions. |
Air Medal |
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Most Lethal Air-to-Air Pilot in squadron over a set of missions. |
Meritorious Service Medal |
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Recognizes Outstanding Meritorious Service to the squadron. |
Achievement Medal |
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Recognizes Outstanding Achievement based on sustained performance or specific achievement by a pilot in the squadron. |
Air Combat Command |
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Excellence in Mission Command as demonstrated while performing the role of Mission Lead on a regular basis. |
Any Knight Baby |
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Exceptional Attendance & Participation over the course of a calendar year. |
Instructor Pilot |
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Pilot who demonstrates the aptitude for training others in new aircraft types and conducting squadron FAMs |
Mission Designer Badge |
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Designs at least 5 flight night missions for squadron. Senior and Master levels award regular contributors and those who demonstrate advanced mission design. |
Combat Action Medal |
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Pilot who completes 100 combat missions |
Top Tailhooker |
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Recognizes superior performance at arrested carrier landings (highest landing grade average over a set of missions) |
LSO Patch |
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Pilot who demonstrates proficiency in performing the role of shipboard Landing Signal Officer |
OA-10 FAC(A) |
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Pilot who demonstrates ability to operate effectively as a Forward Air Controller (Airborne) in the A-10C |
Airlift Patch |
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Pilot who completes 25 Airlifts |
A-10C Qualified / Hours |
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Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
AV-8B Qualified / Hours |
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Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
Su-25T Qualified / Hours |
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Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
Su-25 Qualified / Hours |
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Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
F-15C Qualified / Hours |
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Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
Mirage 2000 Qualified / Hours |
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Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
MiG-21 Qualified / Hours |
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Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
F-5E Qualified / Hours |
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Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
Ka-50 Qualified / Hours |
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Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
UH-1H Qualified / Hours |
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Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
SA342 Qualified / Hours |
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Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
Mi-8/17 Qualified / Hours |
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Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
15th Anniversary Patch |
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Recognizes a pilot who has donated $150 or more towards squadron web hosting and server expenses. |
Squadron Donator |
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Recognizes a pilot who has donated $50 or more towards squadron web hosting and server expenses. |