The Master Combat Badges are expected to be available at Army and Air Force Exchange Service, or AAFES, outlets.

The Army recently approved the designs for both badges, which the service’s top enlisted leader first announced in October.

In addition, there were concerns that navy and air force personnel would find it difficult to qualify as the Combat Action Badge or CAB favoured those involved in ground fighting. The CAB had been ...

The badges will recognize proficiency in mariner operations at three different levels of skill and proficiency in ...

“The badge highlights the importance of mountain warfare training in preparing soldiers for combat operations ... for purchase at Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores within approximately ...