Officially Licensed US Navy Det Dallas Patch

Product Information

This is a 4" patch, with or without hook & loop.

Product Description

Officially Licensed US Navy "Det Dallas" detachment commemorative patch.

NAS Dallas legacy — Navy Reserve aviation in North Texas, Carswell to Fort Worth.

"Det Dallas" carries the legacy of Navy Reserve aviation in North Texas — a heritage that runs from the original NAS Dallas at Hensley Field through to today's Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. The original NAS Dallas operated at Hensley Field from World War II through the 1990s and was the home of generations of Navy and Marine Corps reserve pilots, NFOs, and aircrew. Under the BRAC realignment of the 1990s, NAS Dallas was decommissioned and Navy Reserve aviation in North Texas was relocated to Carswell Air Force Base — which closed in September 1993, became NAS Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth in October 1994 (the first joint reserve base in the United States), and consolidated Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Air National Guard, and Army Reserve aviation onto a single installation that today hosts the Fleet Logistics Support Wing, the 301st Fighter Wing (transitioning to the F-35), the 457th Fighter Squadron, Marine Aircraft Group 41 (MAG-41), the Texas ANG 136th Airlift Wing, and other units. Reserve squadrons with Texas roots include VR-59 "Lone Star Express" — Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 59 — established at NAS Dallas on October 1, 1982 and now flying the C-40A Clipper out of NAS JRB Fort Worth (tail code RY) in worldwide logistics support. "Det Dallas" is the patch every North Texas Navy Reserve aviator, crew chief, and aircrew member who passed through the Dallas line earned. This is theirs.

Perfect For: Navy Reserve aviation veterans of NAS Dallas / Hensley Field, NAS JRB Fort Worth Sailors and Marines, VR-59 Lone Star Express crew, Fleet Logistics Support Wing personnel, MAG-41 Reserve Marines, North Texas military aviation historians, and Texas Navy Reserve community collectors.

Det Dallas — NAS Dallas to NAS JRB Fort Worth, Navy Reserve aviation forever.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right backing?

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.

What size is this item?

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.

Are these Officially Licensed?

If the product is officially licensed, it will say “Officially Licensed” in the title and/or in the product details. If it doesn’t, it’s still a legitimate product—just not part of a licensed program.

Do you offer bulk or reruns for units/squadrons?

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.

Can you make a custom patch / name tag / lanyard / apparel?

Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.