Eighth Air Force

Eighth Air Force

This eye-catching Eighth U.S. Air Force challenge coin displays the pride of service like nothing else. Use it to award achievement, salute a promotion, or commemorate a career – the options are endless. Its enamel highlights and attractive design make it perfect as a gift or as a keepsake you’ll treasure forever. Make sure you own this tangible symbol of affiliation with the world’s most powerful aviation force.

The Eighth Air Force is part of US Strategic Command and consists of more than 41,000 active-duty personnel, Air National Guard, and Reserve professionals ready to be deployed to any area of the world. Headquartered at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, it also serves as the sole information operations and bomber warfighting headquarters for the US Air Force.

This coin honors the commitment and dedication of the members of the Eighth Air Force who enhance the power of America's Armed Forces throughout the world. The obverse of this medallion bears the Eighth Air Force insignia of the U.S. Air Force. The reverse displays the official emblem of the United States Air Force.

Minted in a brass alloy, this coin is imbued with colorful enamel on both sides.