In 1965 the Army explored the concept of training and earning a badge for those who qualify as expert Soldier/medics. The ESB was created in 2019 to improve Soldier lethality as well as individual ...

Of the ACC recipients, 16 qualified for the MCIB, 3 Soldiers were awarded the Master Combat Action Badge (MCAB) and 1 was awarded the Master Combat Medical Badge (MCMB).

Soldiers are expected to be able to purchase the Army’s new Master Combat Badges at Army and Air Force Exchange Service, or AAFES, outlets around Friday, said Army spokeswoman Lt. Col. Ruth Castro.