Marine Corps Wings, Aircrew, Parachute, EOD, Diver, Special Operations and Identification Badges!

This video is about Marine Corps wings, Parachute badges, EOD, Diver and Special Operations Insignia as well as special Identification Badges. All of the information in this video came from "Marine Awards and Insignia" available at www.amazon.com/Marine-Medals-.... For replacement medals, ribbons, insignia, shadow boxes and more, shop our on line catalog: www.medalsofamerica.com/onlin...
The author displays examples and discusses Marine breast insignia and special identification badges for U.S. Marine Corps personnel. Insignia reviewed are: Marine Wing Insignia, Naval Aviator Insignia, Marine Corps Flight Surgeon WW II,
Marine Corps Flight Nurse WW II, Marine Corps Air Crew WW II, Naval Aviation Observer (Tactical) InsigniaBalloon Pilot Insignia, Naval Aviator Insignia, Naval Flight Officer Insignia, Naval Astronaut (NFO) Insignia -Naval Astronaut Insignia, Marine Aerial Navigator Insignia, Naval Aviation Observer Insignia’ Naval Aircrew Insignia, Combat Aircrew Insignia, Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Insignia, Diver Insignia , SCUBA Diver Insignia, Combatant Diver Insignia, Marine Special Operator Insignia, Presidential Service Badge (PSB), Vice Presidential Service Badge (VPSB, Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge (OSD ID), Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge (JCS ID), United States Marine Corps Military Police Badge, Marine Corps Military Police Corrections Badge,United States Marine Corps Criminal Investigation Division (USMC C.I.D.) Badge

[@SundaywithSamuel]

The gold parachutist badge was originally called the US Navy Certified Parachute Rigger badge . During WWII Marines began wearing them in place of their issued Army jump wings. In 1968, the Marines took advantage of an Admiral CNO who was being kicked out and got him to approve them as the "Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist" badge, with no requirements for Parachute Rigger school.

[@stevenrapp3217]

Thanks for the video.....very informative. Minor correction. The Presidential Service Badge is not only for Marine Officers. All Marines associated with Presidential Service, regardless of rank are awarded this badge. (White House Marines.....HMX-1 Marines, etc.)

[@mariolorenzo563]

Great work!

[@padre2275]

We were never given the option of getting "blood wings" for our silver, however, I remember well that day in 1979 when I received my gold "blood wings". Every Marine who had gold wings, lined up and pounded my gold wings into my chest. There are two small scars about 2 1/2 inches apart on my left pec muscle to this day. Yes it hurt like hell, and yes I would do it again! There are very few Marines who earn their gold wings, and it is an honor to be among them. "Oh-Rah, Airborne"

[@russpendleton9031]

1st ANGLICO 79-82!Semper Fi!

[@asalmighty1540]

What about the USMC Counterintelligence badge? I’d like to get more information on that.

[@cb1940]

As a firefighter we earned badges too. But I don’t think the Corps recognized us or it! We were told to take them off unless we were on duty! The first couple of classes that graduated got to keep our badge… I will send a photo later

[@gatorre22]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@NothinToSeeHereFolks]

Great video, thanks for sharing! I can offer some first hand information on the Presidential Service Badge. I've never heard of it described as an identification badge, that would actually defeat the purpose as you have to work in direct service to the President for one year before you are awarded the PSB. The badge is awarded to both enlisted and officers of all branches of the military after they have completed one year of direct service to the President. I was a member of Marine Security Company at Camp David and that is how I was awarded mine for service to President Reagan . For the USMC the other direct service positions that I'm familiar with are through HMX, the Marine One Helicopter unit and thru White House service, most notably the Marines who man the doors in dress blues. I'm sure there may be others but those are the largest groups of Marines who are eligible for the award. Once awarded it is worn for your entire career.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

Thank you for additional information. It is an honor to have been selected to serve on the President's Staff.

[@jackarnold7887]

I received my PSB, as an enlisted Marine, serving at HMX-1 (Executive Flight Detachment) I had 2 tours in support of President's Nixon, Ford, and Carter.

[@NothinToSeeHereFolks]

@@jackarnold7887 Semper Fi, Devil Dog!

[@pabloescabar1038]

The Marine Corps does not send officers to EOD school. All Marine EOD officers begin as NCO. Also, NAVSCOLEOD is now located at Eglin AFB in Niceville, FL.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

Great point, thank you.

[@rjeption]

Thank you for such an informative video sir

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

Most welcome

[@sgtjarhead99]

Unfortunately, I've seen the MP badge several times. Usually right after a payday weekend. 🤣

[@sswcustomsewing4276]

Thank you so much.

[@dalespencer803]

The PSB is not only for Marine officers. Enlisted also earn their PSB while stationed at Camp David.

[@moephoto64]

Enlisted Marines can also earn them while stationed at HMX-1 Presidential Helicopter Support Squadron MCAF Quantico, VA. Semper Fi!

[@d.b.1176]

In bootcamp one recruit asked our drill instructor what the difference was between his Force Recon wings and another drill instructors army jump wings 😂

[@Girard-it2wt]

Semper Fi

[@TheDCinSC]

I went through jump school as an Army ROTC cadet in 1991 but still got blood wings -- at my request.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

Still got the two little holes in your chest?

[@pilotmaxtomcat2764]

GO UMSC AND US NAVY!

[@edwinsalau150]

What about the Coast Guard? What Wings were or devices are authorized?

[@OleSmokey]

Ever heard of super squad badge worn infront of rifle badge very difficult to earn

[@garycole520]

True. It is awarded for participating in and winning the competition. But there are no “ Marine Corps Infantry” badges, for Combat or MOS qualifications and the CAR is awarded to any Marine and Sailor who participate in combat action.

[@marinesnip]

Sad to see the Marine police badge is no longer in service since they are getting rid of the law enforcement MOS.

[@brianclevenger8988]

Its not being removed its just getting a lot less funding

[@user-vq8kn5lr4g]

Good. Blue falcons

[@alfe1402]

If you are helicopter pilot in the Marines, you also have pilot wings as a badge???

[@Spanishfutbol2010]

No Fleet Marine Force warfare badge? I understand they’re awarded to Naval personnel namely Corpsmen, RP’s, doctors, nurses and others but Marine Officers are the ones who award them

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

It is on page 33 of the new Marine Awards and Insignia Book but I left it out of video. Good point .. I should have mentioned it. Thanks for heads up!

[@garycole520]

One can see that the Marine Corps has always shown deference to the Airwing; whereas in the infantry occupational field, the so called backbone of The Marine Corps, there are zero infantry MOS qualification badges. If Recon Marines were authorized to wear every qualification badge, like the Army, there would be no room on the Uniform to neatly display them.

[@edwinsalau150]

I can make a statement on this channel but,Not on Facebook! I am locked out! I earned my air crew wings and combat action ribbon in Vietnam between 66 and 69. Facebook he’s not dead place for people like me!

[@arnoldziffle8779]

Lead Jump Wings means you're not in a T/O billet........otherwise known as a 5 jump chump!

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

no jump pay either.

[@sswcustomsewing4276]

@@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376 I laughed when you were talking about the jump wings because I only knew one other Marine who mentioned that he was also the only Vietnam era Marine who had the diving, and recon that you showed towards the end. Sadly we lost him a few years ago.