148th Fighter Squadron 2013 Patch

The 148th Fighter Squadron is a fighter squadron from the Minnesota Air National Guard with continuous combat operations across the Middle East. This 2013 patch marks a period when the 148th rotated through Afghanistan and Iraq, flying combat missions under active duty tasking. F-16 pilots from Minnesota maintaining air superiority and CAS capability in the same mountains where the Soviets learned hard lessons. The patch represents guard pilots operating at combat tempo.

The 148th traces its history to the 1940s and maintains aircraft operations and readiness standards equal to active duty squadrons. When the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan expanded, the 148th deployed repeatedly, contributing fighter capability to theater operations. The unit earned a reputation for professional execution in high-threat environments.

The 2013 patch design carries the F-16 fighting falcon heritage and the Minnesota Guard insignia. Colors and imagery reflect combat operations in Central Asia during the surge period.

If you flew with the 148th in Afghanistan or Iraq: this patch acknowledges your role in combat operations while maintaining guard status. The 148th proved that Air National Guard fighter squadrons maintain combat capability equal to active duty squadrons. That's what this patch represents.

PopularPatch carries the Air National Guard fighter squadron patches. The 148th Fighter Squadron represents guard combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.