Worn from 1 September 1943 to 1 November 1946.



This organization trained units, crews, and individuals for bombardment, fire, and reconnaissance operations. It was involved in air-defense operations as well as activities involving antisubmarine warfare. The out-side border is golden yellow with the unit designation shown by an Arabic number three projecting skyward as if framed by a search light beam. The star in the center is symbolic of army air forces. Activated 9 April 1941, Tampa, Florida.





Campaigns:

Antisubmarine, American Theater.