Air Force Patches
History of the United States Air Force
The United States Air Force (USAF) was originally founded on August 1st, 1907 as a part of the United States Army Signal Corps. With time, it became its own branch within the US Armed Forces after the National Security Act of 1947 was passed, making it the second newest branch of the United States Armed Forces.
Until 2019, the Air Force was also in charge of the military's space missions. After that, the Space Force took over military space operations. However, we still offer patches related to the Air Force's involvement in space, like the Space Command patch. The Air Force's core purpose now is to provide air support for land and naval forces, in addition to conducting independent air operations and aiding in the recovery of troops in the field.
The Air Force Insignia
To create a distinctive symbol for the branch to signify its unique culture and history, the Air Force leadership commissioned research and focus groups in 1998. The symbol wasn’t designed until 1999, and it was finally designated as the official symbol of the Air Force in 2004. This modern symbol is based on another commonly used USAF symbol; a design created during World War II by Army Air Force General Henry Arnold through his collaboration with an artist. Some even say the symbols take inspiration from a photograph of Winston Churchill, who is well-known for making a “V for Victory” gesture with his hand.
Air Force Patches
In short, the Air Force is responsible for nearly all things air. This is why we offer such a wide selection of pararescue, fighter squadrons, strategic air commands, special tactics squadrons, and gunship patches. We also carry a selection of A-10 patches and pilot wing insignias. If you don't see what you're looking for, please feel free to contact us or submit your design idea through PatchVote.
Officially Licensed Product of the Department of the Air Force.
Endorsement by the United States Air Force is neither intended nor implied. www.airforce.com (1-800-423-USAF)
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A-10 Thunder and Litening AT Hoop And Loop Patch
$12.95U.S.A.F. A-10 Thunder & Litening AT Hook and Loop Patch$12.95 -
17th Air Force Shoulder Patch Hook And Loop
$9.65US 17th Air Force shoulder military patch - "Hook And Loop"$9.65 -
Flying Tigers 23d Fighter Group Unit Patch
$9.60This is an embroidered patch with iron on backing. The original patch was approved in 1955. The blue field of the shield, together with the golden yellow of the lightning bolt, depicts the Air Force colors. The lightning bolt represents the weapons...$9.60 -
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16th SOS Special Operations Squadron Patch
$11.75United States AIR FORCE 16TH SOS Special Operations Squadron Military Patch Winged Skeleton against a cresent moon$11.75 -
303rd Fighter A-10 Squadron Patch
$12.35United States Air Force 303rd Fighter A-10 Squadron Patch, stationed out of Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.$12.35 -
USAF SERE Return With Honor Training Program Patch
$14.20USAF SERE Return With Honor Training Program Color Silver Patch$14.20 -
131st Rescue Squadron Patch
$11.65United States Air Force 131st Rescue Squadron Patch - Servitors Taciturni$11.65 -
1st SOS Patch HOBO Special Operations Squadron
$11.801st SOS Military Patch HOBO Special Operations Squadron Insignia - Red bird with white detailing on a blue and white background with yellow edging and a tab on top with HOBO text in black.$11.80 -
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Skyblazers Aerial Demo Team Patch
$10.30United States AIR FORCE Aerial Demonstration Team Military Patch SKYBLAZERS$10.30 -
101st Information Warfare Flight Patch Hook And Loop
$11.90United States AIR FORCE 101st Information Warfare Flight Military Patch 101st IWF - FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Hook And Loop$11.90 -
1st SOS Goose-11 Patch
$11.951st SOS G-11 Patch Military Insignia -Those Who Ride Bring Death And Hell Follows$11.95 -
6988th Electronic Security Squadron Patch
$11.85United States Air Force 6988th ESS-BY DAY OR BY NIGHT Patch$11.85 -
6th Air Force Shoulder Patch
$8.60The 6th Air Force Command mission is currently inactive but was active with Latin America providing disaster relief, foreign military sales, and defense for the Panama Canal.$8.60 -
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7th Air Commando Squadron Patch
$11.95USAF 7th Air Commando Squadron patch with an spread winged American Bald Eagle poised upon crossed sword and lightening bolt.$11.95 -
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US Air Force Communications Command OD Patch
$8.00U.S. Air Force Communications Command patch - "OD"$8.00 -
V-22 ITT Osprey Return To Flight Patch
$11.70V-22 ITT Osprey Return To Flight Patch Military Insignia Patch$11.70 -
F-15E All-Weather Multirole Fighter Patch
$11.10United States AIR FORCE F-15E All-Weather Multirole Fighter Military Patch$11.10 -
100 Missions Over North Vietnam Patch
$10.55United States AIR FORCE 100 Missions Over North Vietnam Military Patch INTERSTATE SIGN$10.55 -
106th Rescue Wing Patch-READINESS
$10.90US Air Force 106th Rescue Wing military patch - "READINESS STRENGTHENS LIBERTY"$10.90 -
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1st Tactical Fighter Wing Patch
$9.55U S 1ST TACTICAL FIGHTER WING As the host unit at Langley Base, Va., the 1st Fighter Wing operates and maintains one of the largest fighter bases in the Air Force's Air Combat Command. ACC's mission is to provide the world's best combat air forces...$9.55 -
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48th Tactical Fighter Wing Gaggle Patch
$11.65Air Force wing located in Lakenheath UK operation in the European theater of operations with the squadron insignias.$11.65 -
Fairchild Republic A-10 Demo Team East Patch
$10.90United States AIR FORCE Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II Ground Attack Aircraft Militry Patch DEMO TEAM EAST$10.90 -
2nd Special Operations Squadron Patch
$11.90United States Air Force Special Operations Squadron military patch, "Semper Vigilans."$11.90 -
461st Test Operations MS-X-35 Patch
$11.65USAF 461st Test Squadron operations patch - "MS" - "SUPER SECRET"$11.65 -
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76th Space Control Squadron Patch
$11.60United States AIR FORCE 76th Space Control Squadron Military Patch SILENCE IS COMING$11.60 -
4th Space Operations Squadron Patch Hook And Loop
$11.60United States AIR FORCE 4th Space Operations Squadron Military Patch LINKING THE FORCES Hook And Loop$11.60 -
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107th Fighter Squadron Patch
$11.55107th Fighter Squadron Red Devils A unit of the Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base.$11.55 -
212th Rescue Squadron Patch
$11.65United States Air Force 212th Rescue Squadron Military Patch, "That others may live" Alaska - Angel$11.65 -
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104th Fighter Squadron A-10 Patch - Just Got Ugly
$11.65U.S.A.F. 104th Fighter Squadron patch - "PEACEKEEPING OVER BOSNIA" - "JUST GOT UGLY"$11.65