[Scotsman will be Free]

Actually, it’s an airgal. Looks to be an E-5. Wonder what the badge above the single row of ribbons denotes?

[ConservativeWarrior]

Wonder what the badge above the single row of ribbons denotes?

Forget the official name (I've been out since '97) but it signifies your skill or experience level in your designated field of expertice. All enlisted personnel start as a 1-level (novice), then move to 3 (apprentice), 5 (journeyman), etc... I think those badges are awarded when you become a 5 level. I had one on my uniform and was only in for 4 years.