Established after World War II, the United States Air Force has protected American skies since 1947. This 99.9% silver medal pays tribute to all Air Force personnel past, present, and future, who protect American skies and all that lies beneath them. This enduring tribute depicts F-22 fighter jets in action, demonstrating the air superiority of the world’s largest Air Force. Honor the Airmen in your life or recall your own service with this fine silver medal, expertly crafted by the United States Mint.
The obverse design depicts a fighter jet pilot, flying alongside F-22 fighter jets with a stylized landscape below. The inscription is "U.S. AIR FORCE." The reverse design features a dynamic perspective of the three spires of the Air Force Memorial, with one of the spires piercing the border of the medal into the beyond. Surrounding the memorial are members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard in ceremonial assembly. The core values of the Air Force are inscribed around the border, with “INTEGRITY FIRST” in the top position, flanked by “SERVICE BEFORE SELF” on the left and “EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO” on the right.
| Denomination: | N/A |
|---|---|
| Finish: | Matte |
| Composition: | 99.9% Silver |
| Silver Weight: | 1.000 troy oz. |
| Diameter: | 1.598 in. / 40.60 mm |
| Edge: | Plain |
| Mint and Mint Mark: | N/A |
| Privy Mark: | None |
| Design: | Obverse Designer: Paul C. Balan, Artistic Infusion Program Designer Obverse Sculptor: Phebe Hemphill, United States Mint Medallic Artist Reverse Designer: Jamie Franki, Artistic Infusion Program Designer Reverse Sculptor: Phebe Hemphill, United States Mint Medallic Artist |
| Struck Under Authority of: | 31 U.S.C. § 5111(a)(2) |
| Place Struck: | N/A |
Established after World War II, the United States Air Force has protected American skies since 1947. This 99.9% silver medal pays tribute to all Air Force personnel past, present, and future, who protect American skies and all that lies beneath them. This enduring tribute depicts F-22 fighter jets in action, demonstrating the air superiority of the world’s largest Air Force. Honor the Airmen in your life or recall your own service with this fine silver medal, expertly crafted by the United States Mint.