Months into her Army career, Blankenship wanted to ... Only 7% to 27% of contestants earn the badge. Medical personnel, combat medics, nurses and doctors are all eligible. The low pass rate ...

said the EFMB “evaluates a Soldier’s ability to provide critical medical care in combat and operational settings.” She said earning the badge shows “exceptional competence” and shows ...

Soldiers who've both served in combat and mastered their job skills will soon earn a new badge recognizing both achievements. The Master Combat Badge shows that the soldier wearing the new device ...