Worn from:
16 September 1943 - 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 invasions 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:
World War II (American theater; Air Combat,
European - African-Middle East theater; Egypt-Libya;
Air Offensive, Europe; Tunisia; Sicily;
Naples-Ardennes-Alsace; and Central Europe).