- Example Display Recognition
- Display Types
- Issue Requirements
- Issue Regulations
- Who May Apply
- Administration Processing and Delivery
- How To Apply For This Display Recognition and/or Medal
- Mailing Address
- Questions?
- Other Display Recognitions
- Air Service Websites

Example Display Recognition:
Actual Size: 8 1/2 x 11
Displayed: Air Force (Army Avialable).

Who May Apply

Display Types
You have four display types to choose from:
Black & White (No Color)
Heavy Bond Enclosure
 |
Heavy Bond Enclosure Colors: Regal, Black, Navy Trimmed in Appearance GoldReady for Mantle or Shelf Display |
A Shadowbox Patch is available. (Not for wear on clothing) |
Basic |
Senior Operations |
Command Operations |

Issue Requirements
You must submit an unaltered photocopy of your DD-214 displaying your award of the Missile Badge.
NOTICE This Display Recognition is available ONLY to authorized recipients who possess orders, or authorization form, or release documentation that confirms award eligibility. (See "Issue Requirements"). To obtain either a Display Medal or a Display Recognition for your authorized award you will be required to provide military-issued documentation authorizing your award. There are no exceptions.
WARNING! You must NOT submit a military issued document or photocopy that:- has been altered in any way by you after
the original's official issue - contains information or corrections or
additions that you entered - lists awards or training you knowingly did not receive
- contains highlighting, colorizing or other markings you entered
Be advised that on request any knowingly fraudulent document sent by you will be released to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that may result in prosecution and/or fine/imprisonment.
Email Questions, or Phone: 1-562-422-4100 (Pacific Time Zone) |
Personnel Branch
Processing and Delivery
Style |
Admin |
Shipping |
Total |
Full Color .PDF (Printable) |
$7.50 |
Emailed |
$7.50 |
Published Document only (Full Color) |
$14.00 |
$10.77 USPS |
$24.77 |
Published Document in Heavy Bond Enclosure (Full Color) |
$19.00 |
$10.77 USPS |
$29.77 |
- *** USPS USPS Shipping fee based on 1 Certificate shipped to any U.S. state, FPO or APO
- ** USPS USPS Shipping fee based on 1 Certificate shipped to any U.S. state, FPO or APO
- Contact The War Library for international shipping cost
How to Apply
You may apply for your Display Recognition using a...
- Check Debit card (* Shipped within 1 week)
- Charge card (* Shipped within 1 week)
- Personal, Business, Bank or Cashiers Check ( Shipped in 6 weeks)
- Money Order (* Shipped in 6 weeks)
(* Upon reception of required documentation)
Complete and MAIL this APPLICATION FORM.
Don't forget to include an unaltered COPY of your DD-214, WD AGO 53-55 or other pre-arranged document(s).
DISPLAY RECOGNITION and/or MEDAL APPLICATION FORM

Mailing Address
Records Chief (REC-AMW)
The American War Library
817 East Via Carmelitos Ste 319
Long Beach CA 90805-7549
Questions?
Click here for answers to common questions
Email: Air Force Missileman Badge Display Recognition Inquiry
Telephone: 1-562-422-4100 (Pacific Time Zone)

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Issue Regulations
Air Force Missile Badge

Click for larger image The Missileer Badge was authorized in 1988 (retroactive to 1950), discontinued in 2005 when replaced by the Space Badge, and reinstated on 06 June 2008. It is also authorized to all ICBM crews and other specified missile specialty professions.
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