Worn in the March-July 2015 timeframe.
Here’s the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) patch for the recently completed European theater security deployment package. This image was taken in May 2015 by a USAF photographer during the units deployment to Sliac AB, Slovakia, one of several locations the unit operated out from. Members of the 354 EFS deployed from the various units of the 355th Fighter Wing located at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona. The triangular shape of the patch pays respects to the original shape of the 354th Fighter Squadron prior to being “McPeakumcised” in 1994. It features the unit’s “Bulldog” mascot ripping the current off a tank with a two-ship of A-10 Warthogs flying overhead. This particular patch has a meowed edge, appears to partially embroidered (i.e. – blue twill backing is showing) and was made with a computer aided embroidery machine. The patch was worn on the right shoulder.
Here’s another view of the patch on another pilot’s shoulder:
A 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron patch is displayed during a theater security package deployment at Sliac Air Base, Slovakia, May 22, 2015. The aircraft deployed to Slovakia in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve to bolster air power capabilities while underscoring the U.S. commitment to European security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)
Here’s yet another view of the patch worn on another pilot standing in formation. You can also see the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) patch on his right breast and his nametag in squadron colors with an embroidered head-on A-10:
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron stand at attention next to static displays of a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II and a Romanian air force MiG-21 fighter jet before a media event on the flightline at Campia Turzii, Romania, April 16, 2015. About 200 Airmen and support equipment from the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. and the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, will support the deployment in Campia Turzii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)
And here’s one more of the patch in the cockpit:
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steven Behmer, 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, prepares to taxi an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft on the flightline during a theater security package deployment at Campia Turzii, Romania, April 14, 2015. About 200 Airmen and support equipment from the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., and the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, will support the deployment in Campia Turzii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)
Members of the 354 EFS wore a A-10 Hog Driver patch on their left shoulders as shown in this photo. The patch is based on the A-10 Thunderbolt II factory shield dating from the early days of the program and utilizes the squadron’s colors. This version features an top view of an A-10 over a yellow thunderbolt. The patch has a blue merrowed border with “A-10” in the same thread color and appears to be partially embroidered. In this particular picture you can also see a pencil pocket tab patch in squadron colors on the individuals left sleeve. This patch has a red merrowed edge with a twill blue background and features a head-on A-10 and the word “ATTACK” embroidered in white. In this photo you also get a better view of the nametag in squadron colors. The general on the left is wearing a Seventeenth Expeditionary Air Force (17 EAF) patch on his right shoulder. If features the unit’s pegasus mascot, has a cut edge border and appears fully embroidered. Both pilots appear to be wearing the same style manufacture USAFE patch.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, left, speaks with an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot assigned to the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, during the general’s visit to the squadron’s headquarters at Campia Turzii, Romania, April 16, 2015. U.S. and Romanian airmen are training to strengthen interoperability and demonstrate their countries’ commitment to the security and stability of Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)
Here’s a picture of the A-10 and Attack patches in their proper place, the cockpit!
The 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron sent four A-10 fighter jets to Powidz Air Base, Poland, Thursday, March 26, 2015. The A-10s were a part of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
You can find more information about this deployment and copies of these images here: 354th EFS Completes Historic TSP Deployment
I don’t have either of these patches in my collection, so I’m looking for them!
