[400] Presidential Service Badge [PSB] Watch

Introducing project “Military Insignia 3D”, showcasing top quality military heraldry designs. Here you will find customizable products, featuring Presidential Service Badge [PSB]. The Presidential Service Badge (or "PSB") is an identification badge of the Armed Forces which is awarded to members of the Uniformed Services, who serve as full-time military staff to the President of the United States. Executive Order 10879 of June 1, 1960 was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower establishing a White House Service Badge. President Lyndon B. Johnson retired the White House Service Badge and issued a separate Presidential Service Badge by signing Executive Order 11174 on September 1, 1964. Typical recipients include: • Military aides to the President appointed from each of the services (pay-grade O-4 or higher) who, among other duties, rotate being the so-called "Emergency War Officer" with "The Football", a briefcase containing nuclear decision-making tools kept within ready access of the president at all times. • The White House Naval Mess Facility (Presidential Food Service) Located in The West Wing of The White House and The OEOB. • White House military public affairs officers, • Servicemembers assigned to the White House Communications Agency (WHCA), which supports Presidential communications worldwide, • Servicemembers assigned to the White House Transportation Agency (WHTA), which provides motor vehicle transportation to the White House as directed by the White House Military Office, • Servicemembers assigned to the White House Medical Unit (WHMU) which provides medical support to President, Vice President and their families as well as the White House Staff. • "Air Force One" Airmen assigned to the Presidential Airlift Group (PAG) Andrews AFB, Maryland • Naval Personnel assigned to the Camp David Facilities. • HMX-1 flight crew, • Personnel assigned to the Security Company at Camp David. The PSB is awarded after at least one year of satisfactory service "to any member of the Armed Forces assigned to duty in the White House Office or to military units and support facilities under the administration of the Military Assistant to the President. It is accompanied by a certificate and miniature lapel version. The PSB is recorded in the individual's military service records and is authorized for wear as a permanent decoration. Recipients are the only Americans authorized to wear the "Presidential Seal or Coat of Arms" on their uniforms and civilian clothes. Since 1964, with the enactment of Presidential Executive Order 11174, over 20,000 U.S. armed services members and veterans have received the Presidential Service Badge for honorable service in the White House. A similar badge, the Vice Presidential Service Badge, exists for military personnel assigned to assist the Vice President of the United States.