Air Force Reserve Challenge Coins
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The Best USAF Reserve Custom Challenge Coins
“Citizen Airmen”
The Air Force Reserve is a strategic reserve of the United States Air Force critical to the overall mission of the Department of Defense and the Air Force. It is organized, trained and equipped to provide airpower for national security and disaster relief, as well as airlift support for humanitarian missions.
Air Force reservists have civilian careers but meet for training once a month and 2 weeks out of the year with their respective reserve units. Reserve units are often collocated with regular active duty units, thus allowing them to maintain flight hours in all of the USAF’s aircraft, and many reservists with an active flying status will serve up to 3 or 4 months a year, if not longer depending on the needs of the Air Force.
Air Force reservists have civilian careers but meet for training once a month and 2 weeks out of the year with their respective reserve units. Reserve units are often collocated with regular active duty units, thus allowing them to maintain flight hours in all of the USAF’s aircraft, and many reservists with an active flying status will serve up to 3 or 4 months a year, if not longer depending on the needs of the Air Force.
Today there are around 70,000 people in the Air Force Reserve, a number larger than most other countries’ active duty Air Force.
US DOD Coins is the proud maker of custom air force challenge coins for active duty USAF, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard!
Air Force Reserve: Special Challenge Coins for a Unique Mission
The Air Force Reserve is the only United States Air Force unit that conducts two unique mission sets:
- The Air Force Reserve can carry out aerial spray missions using insecticides or herbicides with C-130 aircraft that have been specifically equipped for this upon request from local, state, or federal agencies.
- The Air Force Reserve is the only organization within the Air Force that has aerial weather reconnaissance capabilities. This includes hurricane and typhoon penetration by WC-130J aircraft, which augments NOAA's WP-3D aircraft fleet.
Aerial firefighting is also done in collaboration with the Air National Guard and has no counterpart in the Regular Air Force. Using specially equipped C-130 Hercules aircraft, certain elements of the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard can carry out forest fire and wildfire suppression operations utilizing the palletized Modular Airborne FireFighting System (MAFFS).
The Air Force Reserve also takes part in counter-narcotics operations alongside the US Coast Guard and other federal agencies.
- Traditional Air Force Reservist Roles -
The Air Force thoroughly maintains its units to be ready at all times for defense of the nation. As such, traditional reservists are usually classified by the following types:
Ready Reserve - These reservists are available for immediate mobilization if their skills are needed.
Standby Reserve - These reservists are not immediately available for mobilization, but they can be called up if their skills are needed.
Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) - These reservists are not assigned to a unit, but they can be mobilized if their skills are needed.
Retired Reserve - These reservists have retired from the military, but they can still be called up if their skills are needed.
The Air Force Reserve stands ready to defend America’s airspace from all intruders and threats, and US DOD Coins is here to help our brave men and women show their pride with custom challenge coins!
Air Force Reserve Aircraft Challenge Coins
The following is a list of just some of the aircraft that can be found in the Air Force Reserve:
F-22 Raptor: The F-22 Raptor is a fifth generation fighter aircraft that was designed for air superiority and ground attack missions. It is equipped with advanced avionics and sensors, and its engines provide significant thrust and agility.
F-16 Fighting Falcon: The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a versatile fighter aircraft that can be configured for air-to-air or air-to-ground missions. It is armed with a variety of weapons, including air-to-air missiles and bombs, and it has a proven track record in combat.
C-17 Globemaster III: The C-17 Globemaster III is a large cargo aircraft that can transport heavy equipment and supplies to remote locations. It is also capable of airdropping troops and supplies into hostile territory.
KC-135 Stratotanker: The KC-135 Stratotanker is a tanker aircraft that is used to refuel other aircraft in flight, extending their range for long-distance bombing missions. It is equipped with a boom and hose system that can transfer up to 1,200 gallons of fuel per minute.
These are just a few of the many different types of aircraft that make up the Air Force Reserve. The Air Force Reserve also uses a number of smaller aircraft for training and other purposes, including the T-38 Talon, T-1 Jayhawk, and T-6 Texan II.
Whether they are flying combat missions or conducting humanitarian aid operations, Reserve Airmen are always ready to serve.
America’s Air Force is the envy of the world, and the Air Force Reserve is an integral part of the Department of Defense’s mission of combat readiness. Get a custom challenge coin that reflects who you are today!
Custom Air National Guard Challenge Coins
As a federal military reserve force, the Air National Guard is an Air Force militia organized and federally recognized by Title 10 of the United States Code. Federal recognition amplifies state authority to organize, train and equip Air National Guard units for state use under the Air Force's Total Force concept.
When Air National Guard units are federalized for a war or national emergency, they operate under the Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) concept.
Their federal mission is to provide protection for critical domestic infrastructure, including energy production and distribution facilities, transportation networks and key public facilities.
The Air National Guard also provides airlift support to other federal agencies and partners, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Air National Guard units are also often called upon to support state and local authorities in response to natural disasters.
In addition to its federal and state missions, the Air National Guard also has a unique dual-mission capability as both a federal and a state organization. This allows the Air National Guard to be mobilized for federal missions while still remaining under state control.
Some of the Air National Guard’s general purpose primary fighter jet aircraft are the A-10 Thunderbolt, the F-15 Eagle, F-16 Falcon, and F-22 Raptor.
The Air National Guard is headquartered at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and is led by the Chief of the National Guard Bureau.
Air Force Reserve Bases to Put on Custom Challenge Coins
A list of some of the Air Force Reserve's major bases in the united states and around the world are:
- Ramstein Air Base, Germany
- RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom
- Yokota Air Base, Japan
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
- Hurlburt Field, Florida
- Andersen AFB, Guam
- Al Udeid AB, Qatar
These are only a few of the many locations where the Air Force Reserve is present.
Popular Air Force Reserve Units for Custom Challenge Coins
- The 4th Operations Group at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina, which flies the F-15E Strike Eagle
- The 10th Air Force at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base in Texas, which operates the KC-135 Stratotanker
- The 14th Air Force at March Air Reserve Base in California, which oversees airlift and airborne mission units
- The 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi, which provides support and training for reserve personnel
- The 419th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, which flies the F-16C/D Falcon fighter jet
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High-Speed Custom Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard Challenge Coins
At U.S. DOD Coins, we produce personalized challenge coins precisely to specification. We also provide a number of customization options to select from:
- Custom Shapes - Add value to your challenge coin order by designing it in 3D or enhance it with a spinner or bottle opener device.
- Brilliant Color - You can decide between a high-gloss, ultra-shiny enamel or a hard enamel to get the classic police officer badge look.
Special Features - Add custom text or numbering to the edge of the coin, choose from a variety of edge types like crosscut, rope, or oblique and add a sequential number to make every coin unique.
We Make the Best Air Force Reserve Challenge Coins You Can Order Online
Follow these steps to create your own custom challenge coin or lapel pin:
Gather your elements, files and ideas and send them to us via a quote request.
From 24 to 48 hours you will get a quote along with a digital proof.
Order to start production or request revisions. Revisions are unlimited.
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Eight years ago, the Challenge Coin industry had what we call a recipe for designing challenge coins. Round, flat, and empty.
This type of Challenge Coin is a classic, and it still being used nowadays, But people were somewhat asking for a little more spice, uniqueness, and bold designs.
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