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Official VQ-4 Shadows Christmas Patch — TACAMO Holiday Alert
The Shadows of VQ-4 celebrate Christmas while standing nuclear alert — because someone has to man the E-6B on December 25th.
Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 4 (VQ-4), the Shadows, operates the E-6B Mercury in the TACAMO mission from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, providing survivable nuclear command and control communications. This Christmas embroidered patch brings holiday spirit to one of the most serious missions in the military. VQ-4 maintains continuous alert 365 days a year, and Christmas is no exception — crews stand ready to relay the most consequential orders in the world even while the rest of the world celebrates. Holiday patches remind the Shadows that the season still matters.
Perfect For: VQ-4 Shadows aircrew, E-6B Mercury crews, TACAMO community members, and Christmas military patch collectors.
Shadows Christmas — on TACAMO alert, even on the 25th.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
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Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
