19th Battlefield Coordination Detachment Lapel Pin

Description Serving as the liaison between the Army and Air Force commands in Europe, the 19th Battlefield Coordination Detachment facilitates requests for tactical air support, monitors and interprets battle situations, and provides the necessary interface for the exchange of current intelligence, operational information, and theater airlift data. The field grade officers and senior NCOs in the Detachment sync air and ground ops with the 603rd Air and Space Operations Center. In 2007 the 19th was deployed to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as Central Command’s BCD, providing critical support to operations Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. More recently the 19th BCD supported Operation Odyssey Dawn as part of the joint task force that protected the Libyan people. This polished bronze lapel pin, imbued with eye-catching and durable enamel, serves as a unique tribute to the service and dedication of the men and women of the 19th BCD. Each pin features the insignia of the 19th, crossed in the background by two cannon, and is the ideal gift or custom keepsake for anyone that supports the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army. Minted from solid bronze and given antique finish, this coin is accented with richly-colored enamels. Each lapel pin measures 3/4 inch (20mm) Irregular. This is a surplus NWTM item. Packaging may vary.