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.
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Endorsement by the United States Air Force is neither intended nor implied. www.airforce.com (1-800-423-USAF)
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4786 Test Squadron Patch$11.95USAF 4786th Test Squadron patch - "MACH III PLUS" - "USAF-12 TEST FORCE-NASA"$11.95 -
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USAF 474th Tactical Fighter Wing Patch$11.95The United States Air Force 474th Tactical Fighter Wing was engaged in combat operations during the Korean and Vietnam Wars during its lifetime.$11.95 -
17th Air Force Shoulder Patch Hook And Loop$9.95US 17th Air Force shoulder military patch - "Hook And Loop"$9.95 -
United States Air Force Roundel Patch$9.95Are you searching for a top-quality, officially licensed patch to showcase your support for the United States Air Force? Look no further than our United States Air Force Roundel Patch. This meticulously embroidered patch is a perfect way to display your...$9.95 -
USAF SERE Return With Honor Training Program Patch$14.95USAF SERE Return With Honor Training Program Color Silver Patch$14.95 -
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100 Missions Over North Vietnam Patch$10.95United States AIR FORCE 100 Missions Over North Vietnam Military Patch INTERSTATE SIGN$10.95 -
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16th SOS Special Operations Squadron Patch$11.95United States AIR FORCE 16TH SOS Special Operations Squadron Military Patch Winged Skeleton against a cresent moon$11.95 -
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303rd Fighter A-10 Squadron Patch$12.95United States Air Force 303rd Fighter A-10 Squadron Patch, stationed out of Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.$12.95 -
US Air Force Communications Command OD Patch$7.95U.S. Air Force Communications Command patch - "OD"$7.95 -
Fairchild Republic A-10 Demo Team East Patch$10.95United States AIR FORCE Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II Ground Attack Aircraft Militry Patch DEMO TEAM EAST$10.95 -
F-15E All-Weather Multirole Fighter Patch$11.95United States AIR FORCE F-15E All-Weather Multirole Fighter Military Patch$11.95 -
106th Rescue Wing Patch-READINESS$10.95US Air Force 106th Rescue Wing military patch - "READINESS STRENGTHENS LIBERTY"$10.95 -
131st Rescue Squadron Patch$11.95United States Air Force 131st Rescue Squadron Patch - Servitors Taciturni$11.95 -
1st SOS Patch HOBO Special Operations Squadron$11.951st 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.$11.95 -
7th Air Commando Squadron Patch$12.95USAF 7th Air Commando Squadron patch with an spread winged American Bald Eagle poised upon crossed sword and lightening bolt.$12.95 -
Skyblazers Aerial Demo Team Patch$10.95United States AIR FORCE Aerial Demonstration Team Military Patch SKYBLAZERS$10.95 -
101st Information Warfare Flight Patch Hook And Loop$12.95United States AIR FORCE 101st Information Warfare Flight Military Patch 101st IWF - FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Hook And Loop$12.95 -
6988th Electronic Security Squadron Patch$12.95United States Air Force 6988th ESS-BY DAY OR BY NIGHT Patch$12.95 -
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V-22 ITT Osprey Return To Flight Patch$11.95V-22 ITT Osprey Return To Flight Patch Military Insignia Patch$11.95 -
461st Test Operations MS-X-35 Patch$11.95USAF 461st Test Squadron operations patch - "MS" - "SUPER SECRET"$11.95 -
48th Tactical Fighter Wing Gaggle Patch$11.95Air Force wing located in Lakenheath UK operation in the European theater of operations with the squadron insignias.$11.95 -
World War II 330th Bombardment Squadron Patch$12.95Reactivated in 1988 as the 330th Combat Flight Instructor Squadron this 330th emblem was a WWII B-24 Heavy bombardment squadron in Europe.$12.95 -
186th Fighter Squadron Montana Air National Guard Patch F-16 Fighting Falcon$14.95United States AIR FORCE 186th Fighter Squadron MONTANA Air National Guard Military Patch F-16 FIGHTING FALCON$14.95 -
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2nd Special Operations Squadron Patch$12.95United States Air Force Special Operations Squadron military patch, "Semper Vigilans."$12.95 -
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76th Space Control Squadron Patch$11.95United States AIR FORCE 76th Space Control Squadron Military Patch SILENCE IS COMING$11.95 -
509th Bomb Wing Patch$9.95United States Air Force 509th Bomb Wing with the motto: "Defensor Vindex".$9.95 -
4th Space Operations Squadron Patch Hook And Loop$11.95United States AIR FORCE 4th Space Operations Squadron Military Patch LINKING THE FORCES Hook And Loop$11.95