Worn from 16 September 1943 to August 1954



The Ninth Air Force began operations on 12 November 1942 by participating in the Allied drive across Egypt and Libya, the Campaign in Tunisia, and the invasion of Sicily and Italy. In addition, they helped prepare for the assault on Normandy and supported operations on the beach. They took part in the drive that carried the Allies across France and culminated in victory over Germany in May 1945. On an ultramarine blue background, the United States Army Air Force star sits above a winged Arabic number nine, which is the unit's designation. Activated 8 April 1942, New Orleans Army Air Base, Louisiana.





Campaigns:

WWI (American theater; Air Combat, Europe-African-Middle East theater; Egypt-Libya; Air Offensive, Europe; Tunisia; Sicily; Naples-Foggia; Normandy; Northern France; Rhineland; Ardennes-Alsace; and Central Europe).