Col Richard Bushong Challenge Coin
Honor a lifetime of courage, resilience, and service with this commemorative challenge coin dedicated to Col. Richard Bushong.
Struck with exceptional detail, the obverse features the Distinguished Flying Cross alongside the 390th Bomb Group emblem—symbols of valor earned in the skies over Europe. As a B-17 pilot who completed 28 combat missions in World War II, Col. Bushong’s story is one of grit under fire, returning home again and again against overwhelming odds.
The reverse pays tribute to his remarkable 32-year military career (1942–1974), highlighting his continued dedication to service beyond the war. It is accented with the Legion of Merit and Legion of Honor, reflecting a legacy recognized both at home and abroad.
This coin is more than a collectible—it’s a tangible piece of history. A tribute to a pilot who never failed to bring his crew home, and who continues to share that story decades later.
