Navy Hospitalman Aaron A. Kent died April 23, 2005 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedomassigned to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Camp Lejeune, N.C.; killed April 23 when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was conducting combat operations near Fallujah, Iraq.
Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Chad R. Regelin died January 2, 2012 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedomassigned to Marine Special Operations Company Bravo and was stationed at Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3, San Diego; died Jan. 2 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations.
Gold metal winged pin with an anchor inscribed in a circle in the center. The letters "AC" straddle the shank of the anchor.
Known as the Naval Aircrew Badge and Coast Guard Aircrew Badge, it is authorized for personnel who have undergone extensive training in flight operations of naval aircraft. Such training includes weapons management, electronic warfare, and water survival.
