United States Air Force Airman Rank Insignia Patch E2, OD Subdued

United States Air Force

Airman Rank Insignia Patch

A Rank of Airman is an Enlisted rank, with the grade of E-1 or E2 in the US Air Force.  Airman (E-2) is the second lowest enlisted rank in the US Air Force.

Airman is the rank just above Airman Basic and below Airman First Class. An Airman is typically promoted from Airman Basic after six months of active duty service, or immediately after basic training, under certain circumstances. An Airman's responsibilities include adjusting to Air Force life and studying in an Air Force school for a specific specialty. Some specialties include technical skills in aircraft, weapons, the medical field, security and more.

Their rank insignia is a silver chevron, with the point down, outlined in blue and with an encircled star in the center. Common nicknames for an Airman are Mosquito Wings or Wingnut, because their rank insignia has only one chevron.