12th Air Force Patch — Tactical Air Power
The 12th Air Force provides tactical air power and air component command for U.S. Southern Command.
This embroidered patch represents the 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern), a numbered air force of the United States Air Force. The 12th Air Force has a lineage dating back to World War II, when it provided tactical air support for Allied ground forces in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy. Today, 12th Air Force serves as the air component for U.S. Southern Command, providing air power planning and execution for operations in Central and South America and the Caribbean. The 12th's legacy spans from WWII desert air warfare to modern hemispheric security.
Perfect For: 12th Air Force airmen, USAF numbered air force heritage fans, Southern Command air component enthusiasts, and Air Force patch collectors.
12th Air Force — tactical air power heritage.