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This 5 page paper gives an in-depth look at the history and evolution of the insignia of the US Air Force. Examples in the varying designs are listed. Exact dates of commisioning are given with examples. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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called on their totems. The Celtic warriors used Blue tattoos of wild characters and beasts to frighten their enemies. Later, even the way in which a plaid was worn, the
color of its thread and the clasp were insignia of Clan allegiance. Today, insignia still exist. Insignia can be found among gangs in the street to trademarks for cartoons. However,
few of these have the history or tradition that the insignia of the armed forces have, especially the air force. The Air Force, itself, was not a separate entity from
the other armed forces until 1918 with the creation of the National Security Act Amendment which made the Air Force a military department within the newly organized Department of Defense(US
Dept. of Air force 2002). Since its inception, the air force has continued to remind those in the military of their contribution to the intelligence community, research and development(especially in
the areas of outer space), and in providing long range military solutions which in the long term protect the ground forces and may make their presence unnecessary. When the
Air force became a separate entity, the insignia was developed that would stand for several things. That bravery and courage would be a part of this, there was no doubt.
The Chevron was adopted, though it was not a new idea. The chevron (which looks like a squat diamond standing on its end), used to be worn by both officers
and enlisted, but later were relegated just to the enlisted personnel(Air force News 2002). It would seem, that even if the design itself was decided, the direction in which the
chevron pointed changed with the decades. At first, it is reported by Air force News, that the chevron pointed down, and on some uniforms almost covered up the entire width
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