Air Force

While the United States Air Force may be one of the youngest US military services, it has become one of the strongest and most capable aerial forces in the world. This metal art piece is of the classic Air Force symbol.  The Air Force symbol can be represented in two different forms depending on how you view it. It can be seen as a medal of valor in service or as an eagle, representing our nation’s emblem of freedom and liberty.  The US Air Force symbol honors the heritage of our past by incorporating the Hap Arnold wings design dating back to WWII, where the wings design was worn by all members of the Army Air Forces. The symbol has two parts, the wings in the upper half and the sphere with star in the lower half. The stylized wings embody the strength of the enlisted men and women that make up the force. The great angularity in the wings represents the power and swiftness and is divided into six sections which represent different capabilities: excellence in air and space, global atta