Category: Air Force Plaques
U.S. Army Aviation: Celebrating 102 Years of Service
Written by Angela
Friday, 09 March 2012 04:54
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40 Inch USAF Pro Traditional Wings 300x225 U.S. Army Aviation: Celebrating 102 Years of ServiceFrom their humble beginnings working alongside the Wright Brothers, U.S. Army aviators are now considered as pioneers in aviation and they have played a key role in forming and shaping Army doctrine and tactics on the battlefield.

Today, modern Army aviators perform a multitude of complex missions from patrolling the skies over modern battlefields while piloting unmanned aerial vehicles from remote locations to dominating the modern battlefield in the middle of the day or during the dark of night.

The Army Aviator Branch Insignia is a silver propeller in a vertical position between two gold wings in a horizontal position, 1 1/8 inches in width.

The Army Aviation branch was established as a basic branch of the Army effective April 12, 1983. The wings are modified and differ from designs currently used on Army and Air Force aviator badges. The insignia draws upon the original insignia for historical and symbolic purposes, but was deliberately modified to signify a new chapter in Army Aviation history.

Above photo shows an elegant Army Aviation Insignia Plaque made from solid mahogany wood that is hand carved, hand painted and finished with top quality enamel paint. For a full showcase of products, go to www.militaryplaques.com now!

source: http://www.army.mil/aviation/

 
Federal Air Marshal Service: Keeping the Skies Friendly
Written by Angela
Friday, 02 March 2012 04:24
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10 Inch FAM Las Vegas 300x200 Federal Air Marshal Service: Keeping the Skies Friendly“Your Safety Is Our Priority” – Transportation Security Administration

As part of the U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s Office of Law Enforcement branch, Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) serve as the primary law enforcement entity within TSA. The service promotes confidence in the nation’s civil aviation system through the effective deployment of FAMs to detect, deter, and defeat hostile acts targeting U.S. air carriers, airports, passengers and crews.

FAMs are highly trained and are expected to operate independently without backup, and rank among those Federal law enforcement officers that hold the highest standard for handgun accuracy.

Marshals are professional in blending in with passengers during special circumstances and are able to rely on their training, which includes investigative techniques, criminal terrorist behavior recognition, firearms proficiency, aircraft specific tactics, and close quarters self-defense measures to protect the flying public.

Though FAMs’ primary mission is to protect air passengers and crew, they have an ever evolving role in homeland security and are tasked to work closely with other law enforcement agencies to accomplish their mission.

At present, air marshal staff several positions at different organizations such as the National Counterterrorism Center, the National Targeting Center, and on the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces. During heightened alerts or special national events, air marshals are distributed among other law enforcement agencies.

The Federal Air Marshal Service men and women are made up of dedicated, well trained law enforcement professional who swore to keep our aviation system safe and secure. Air marshals always see to it to keep the skies friendly!

Above photo shows a Federal Air Marshal wooden plaque in full color. The disc-shape plaque is hand carved and hand painted using solid mahogany wood and finished with high quality finishing lacquer. Perfect as a wall decoration, podium design, and gift to those who are in the service. For inquiries, please call 1-800 313 1876/1 574 968 3856 or visit our official website http://www.militaryplaques.com/ today!

 
122nd Fighter Wing
Written by Stephanie
Wednesday, 21 December 2011 14:14
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48 Inch 122nd FW new Dec 14 2011 300x225 122nd Fighter Wing Mission:

In a national emergency, the 122nd Fighter Wing may be ordered to active duty by the President of the United States. The primary federal mission of the 122FW is to achieve and maintain the level of operational readiness that will provide trained and equipped combat-ready tactical units, capable of global deployment, ready for immediate integration into the active Air Force to assure air offense, air defense, or joint action with ground forces.

The 122nd Fighter Wing is available on orders from the Governor of Indiana to assist local authorities in the event of a disaster, disturbance or other emergency. The units of the 122nd Fighter Wing are capable of supporting rescue and relief operations, aiding in recovery from natural disaster, along with protecting the citizens of Indiana and their property.

History:

The 122nd Fighter Wing traces its heritage back to the 358th Fighter Group that was activated in January, 1943, at Richmond Army Air Base, VA. Flying P-47D “Thunderbolts,” the 358th flew interdiction and bomber escort missions from England until D-Day. As the Allies advanced, they took on the role of ground support, including “tank busting.”
Following the surrender of Germany, the group redeployed to the United States in July 1945, and were officially inactivated the following November. In May 1946, the group was redesignated as the 122nd Fighter Group (later to become Fighter Wing) and assigned with all honors and colors to the Indiana Air National Guard. During the war the 358th, known as the “Orange Tails” for their distinctive bright orange aircraft markings, was awarded three Distinguished Unit Citations, and the Croix de Guerre.

source: http://www.122fw.ang.af.mil/

This shows the picture of the USS 122 Fighter Wing Plaque that was recently made by the MilitaryPlaques.Com. It was hand painted in full color and hand carved in 3D relief approximately 1/4″ to 1/2″ in depth.

For further information, visit: http://www.militaryplaques.com/