US Air Force Patch — Embroidered Patch
United States Air Force — Aim High... Fly-Fight-Win
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services. Established on 18 September 1947 as a separate branch from the United States Army, the Air Force has grown into the most powerful and technologically advanced air force in the world, providing the nation with global vigilance, global reach, and global power.
From its origins in the Army Air Corps and the legendary Army Air Forces of World War II — whose bombers and fighters turned the tide of war over Europe and the Pacific — the Air Force has been at the forefront of every major American military operation. Air Force pilots flew combat missions over Korea and Vietnam, dominated the skies during Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, and continue to provide air superiority, strategic deterrence, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and rapid global mobility in support of national defense.
Today's Air Force operates the most advanced fleet of aircraft in the world, including the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighters, B-2 Spirit and B-21 Raider stealth bombers, C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, and MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft. With hundreds of thousands of active duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian personnel serving at bases around the globe, the Air Force remains the backbone of America's ability to project power anywhere on Earth.
Perfect For: Active duty, Guard, Reserve, and retired Air Force personnel, Air Force families, aviation enthusiasts, USAF veterans of all eras, and supporters of American air power.
This patch is a proud symbol of service in the United States Air Force — the men and women who have controlled the skies and defended the nation since 1947.
