Articles
The following is a bibliography of articles (newspaper, magazine and on-line) related to USAF patch collecting. The articles cover a wide range of topics to include, but not limited to, collecting, heraldry, lineage, organization, installations and guidance. Many of the articles listed in this bibliography are available in electronic format; when available on-line, a link is provided for those items.
Another great source for articles is your local library, many of which have electronic databases available for you to obtain copies. Depending on your library, these databases may be available at home as well as in the library. Inquire with you local library about all these services.
Articles Available on USAFpatches.com
“ADCOM’s Fighter Interceptor Squadrons.” The Interceptor, January 1979.
Cully, George W. “Squadrons.” Air Force Magazine, December 1992. https://usafpatches.com/pubs/AFAsquadronarticle.pdf (accessed 21 October 2022). (Reprinted on USAFPatches.com by permission from Air Force Magazine, published by the Air Force Association.)
Perini, Michael. “Patches: Windows on History.” Airman Magazine, September 1991.
Rhodes, Jeffrey P. “Patches.” Air Force Magazine, October 1990. (Reprinted on USAFPatches.com by permission from Air Force Magazine, published by the Air Force Association.)
Online Articles
Abeyasekere, Karen. “351st ARS Performs Heritage Patching Ceremony.” 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs, 19 November 2024. https://www.dvidshub.net/news/485813/351st-ars-performs-heritage-patching-ceremony (accessed 25 December 2025).
“Air Force Announces New Mustache Policy, Sister Service and Joint Unit Patch Update.” Air Force News Service, 26 May 2022. https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3045409/air-force-announces-new-mustache-policy-sister-service-and-joint-unit-patch-upd/ (accessed 21 October 2022).
“Air Force ROTC Detachment Unveils New Cadet-Designed Patch.” Troy State University Blog, 2 July 2019. https://today.troy.edu/news/air-force-rotc-detachment-unveils-new-cadet-designed-patch/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
“Air Force Senior Leaders Update OCP Uniform Guidance.” Air Force News Service, 23 April 2019. https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1821282/air-force-senior-leaders-update-ocp-uniform-guidance/ (accessed 21 October 2022).
“Air Force Transitions to a Single Combat Uniform.” Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs, 14 May 2018. https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1520066/air-force-transitions-to-a-single-combat-uniform/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
“Air Force to Honor F-16 with Air Power Legacy Series in 2025.” US Air Force Academy Athletic Department, 1 August 2025. https://goairforcefalcons.com/news/2025/8/1/football-air-force-to-honor-f16-with-air-power-legacy-series-in-2025 (accessed 25 December 2025).
Alia-Novobilski, Marisa. “History Office Plays Key Role in OCP Emblem-to-Patch Conversion.” Air Force News Service, 5 September 2018. https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1620761/history-office-plays-key-role-in-ocp-emblem-to-patch-conversion/ (accessed 21 October 2022).
Barnes, Jasmine. “Patches of Red Flag-Alaska 24-1.” 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, 30 April 2024. https://www.eielson.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/3761201/patches-of-red-flag-alaska-24-1/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Bassel, Casey. “The Hidden Meaning of the U.S. Air Force’s ‘Shake and Fries’ Patch in Japan.” SoraNews24, 10 April 2022. https://soranews24.com/2022/09/10/the-hidden-meaning-of-the-u-s-air-forces-shake-and-fries-patch-in-japan/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Biscoe, Andrew. “Latest OCP Guidance Approves Current Subdued Patches.” Air Force News Service, 27 December 2018. https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1721474/latest-ocp-guidance-approves-current-subdued-patches/ (accessed 21 October 2022).
Butler, Bill. “Air Force Brass Order Removal of All Offensive, Non-Inclusive Patches, Mottos and Emblems.” Military.com, 8 January 2021. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/01/08/air-force-brass-order-removal-of-all-offensive-non-inclusive-patches-mottos-and-emblems.html (accessed 25 December 2025).
Cenciotti, David. “Brand New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Patch Appears on Ebay.” The Aviationist, 28 March 2018. https://theaviationist.com/2018/03/28/brand-new-b-21-raider-stealth-bomber-patch-appears-on-ebay/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Cenciotti, David. “Edwards Test Squadron’s New Patch Teases 6th Generation Aircraft Silhouette.” The Aviationist, 23 October 2023. https://theaviationist.com/2023/10/23/445th-test-squadron-patch/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Christian, Alexis. “To Wear or Not to Wear, That is the Question.” Peterson-Schriever Garrison Public Affairs, 2 September 2021. https://www.petersonschriever.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/News/Display/Article/2763080/to-wear-or-not-to-wear-that-is-the-question/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Clark, Richard. “Vance Air Force Base Airmen Wear ‘My Little Pony’ Patch.” News on 6, 31 July 2013. https://www.newson6.com/story/5e363b952f69d76f6205893b/vance-air-force-base-airmen-wear-my-little-pony-patch (accessed 25 December 2025).
Cohen, Rachel. “Airmen’s Holiday Gift This Year — a More Lenient Dress Code.” Air Force Times, 8 December 2021. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2021/12/08/airmens-holiday-gift-this-year-a-more-lenient-dress-code/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
“The Core of Cadet Life Squadrons.” United States Air Force Academy, date unknown. https://www.usafa.edu/military/squadrons/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Culbert, Alexa. “Air University Squadrons on Track to Receive Squadron Patches.” Air University Public Affairs, 7 September 2018. https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/News/Display/Article/1623636/air-university-squadrons-on-track-to-receive-squadron-patches/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
“Current Subdued Patches Can be Worn with OCPs.” Air Force Times, 4 January 2019. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2019/01/04/current-subdued-patches-can-be-worn-with-ocps/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
“DAF Publishes Revised Dress, Personal Appearance Instruction.” Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs, 29 February 2024. https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3690998/daf-publishes-revised-dress-personal-appearance-instruction/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Davis, Scott. “The Air Force Academy Football Team Will Wear Gorgeous New Uniforms Honoring the First Black Fighter Pilots Who Served During World War II.” Business Insider, 2 October 2022. https://www.businessinsider.com/air-force-academy-tuskegee-airmen-uniforms-vs-navy-2020-9 (accessed 25 December 2025).
De Groot, Vincent. “185th Wing Patch Makes a Comeback After Thirteen-Year Absence.” 185th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs, 3 November 2024. https://www.dvidshub.net/news/484546/185th-wing-patch-makes-comeback-after-thirteen-year-absence (accessed 25 December 2025).
Demerly, Tom. “At $450, This Ultra-Rare Zuma Project Patch May Be the Aviation Collectors’ Holy Grail.” The Aviationist, 14 May 2019. https://theaviationist.com/2019/05/14/at-450-this-ultra-rare-zuma-project-patch-may-be-the-aviation-collectors-holy-grail/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Demerly, Tom and David Cenciotti. “Many Aviation Fans Are Patch Collectors And Here Are Some of Our Favorite And Rarest Pieces.” The Aviationist, 1 April 2020. https://theaviationist.com/2020/04/01/many-aviation-fans-are-patch-collectors-and-here-are-some-of-our-favorite-and-rarest-pieces/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
“The Design of Culture: US Space Force Emblems.” Air Force History and Museums Program Space History Division, 18 December 2023. https://www.spaceforce.mil/news/article-display/article/3621032/the-design-of-culture-us-space-force-emblems/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Dick, Amanda. “USAFCENT Significantly Revises Dress, Appearance Guidelines.” U.S. Air Forces Central Command Shaw Public Affairs, 15 September 2017. https://www.afcent.af.mil/News/Article/1313330/usafcent-significantly-revises-dress-appearance-guidelines/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Dick, Karissa. “377th SFG Holds Heritage All-Call Honoring History.” 377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs, 4 June 2024. https://www.dvidshub.net/news/473049/377th-sfg-holds-heritage-all-call-honoring-history (accessed 25 December 2025).
“Dirty Dozen to Nightriders: Our Favorite Air Force Squadron Nicknames.” War History Online, 23 June 2018. https://www.warhistoryonline.com/history/dirty-dozen-to-nightriders.html (accessed 25 December 2025).
D’Urso, Stefano. “No, A U.S. F-15E Pilot Did Not Wear A ‘Russian Patch’: It’s Only A 492nd Squadron’s ‘Red Air’ Patch.” The Aviationist, 9 April 2021. https://theaviationist.com/2021/04/09/no-a-u-s-f-15e-pilot-did-not-wear-a-russian-patch-its-only-a-492nd-squadrons-red-air-patch/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Dukes, Michael. “315th Airlift Wing’s Swamp Foxes Get New Patch.” 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, 3 May 2013. https://www.315aw.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/191310/315th-airlift-wings-swamp-foxes-get-new-patch/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
“Emblems Of Success: F-22 Patch Collecting.” Code One Magazine, 1st Quarter 2008. http://www.codeonemagazine.com/images/1Q_V23N1_web_1271449318_2993.pdf (accessed 26 October 2010).
Everstine, Brian. “First Enlisted Airmen Eligible to Wear Weapons School Patches.” Air Force Times, 24 June 2015. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2015/06/24/first-enlisted-airmen-eligible-to-wear-weapons-school-patches/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Garcia, Luis. “Pride Month Morale Patch Gains Approval at Air Force Base in South Korea.” Stars and Stripes, 9 June 2024. https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2024-06-09/pride-morale-patch-air-force-14132681.html (accessed 25 December 2025).
Gordon, Chris. “AFCENT Unveils a New Patch to Recognize Partners as Part of ‘Transformed’ Command.” Air and Space Forces Magazine, 17 August 2023. https://www.airandspaceforces.com/afcent-patch-partners-command/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Gordon, Chris and David Roza. “Patches, Nail Polish, Shaving: Here Are the New Air Force Dress and Grooming Standards.” Air and Space Forces Magazine, 29 January 2025. https://www.airandspaceforces.com/patches-nail-polish-shaving-air-force-appearance-standards/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Hadley, Greg. “Space Force Unveils New Dress and Appearance Policy as It Preps for Fresh Uniforms.” Air and Space Forces Magazine, 19 August 2025. https://www.airandspaceforces.com/space-force-new-dress-and-appearance-policy/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Hammett, Conner. “Military Families Can Reserve Month of the Military Child Brat Patches Online with the Exchange.” Army and Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs, 14 April 2020. https://www.dvidshub.net/news/367387/military-families-can-reserve-month-military-child-brat-patches-online-with-exchange (accessed 21 October 2022).
Hinson, Mary. “Unit Patch To Adorn Air Force Academy Football Uniforms”. Air Force Reserve Command News Service, 28 June 2007. https://www.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/158694/unit-patch-to-adorn-air-force-academy-football-uniforms/ (accessed 21 October 2022).
Hopkins, Cathy. “Airmen Show Unit Cohesion by Wearing New DLA Aviation Unit Patch.” DLA Aviation Public Affairs Office, 12 May 2021. https://www.dla.mil/About-DLA/News/News-Article-View/Article/2604538/airmen-show-unit-cohesion-by-wearing-new-dla-aviation-unit-patch/
Hunter, Jamie. “Flying QF-16 ‘Flying QF-16 ‘Zombie Vipers’ That Were Born To Die.” The War Zone, 13 June 2023. https://www.twz.com/flying-qf-16-zombie-vipers-that-were-born-to-die (accessed 25 December 2025).
James, Emmeline. “Air Forcer Stands Up A6 for Warfighter Communications, Cyber Systems.” Air Force News Service, 24 July 2025. https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4254225/air-force-stands-up-a6-for-warfighter-communications-cyber-systems/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Jeney, Carson. “Patches of Red Flag.” 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, 22 April 2024. https://www.eielson.af.mil/News/Display/Article/3750948/patches-of-red-flag/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Johnson, Jesse. “U.S. Military Patch Depicting Drone and China Stirs Anger in Beijing.” The Japan Times, 30 September 2020. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/09/30/asia-pacific/us-military-patch-drone-china/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Lange, Katie. “Don’t Call It a Logo: The Heraldry Behind U.S. Military, Government Insignia.” DOD News, 10 January 2023. https://www.war.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/3265694/what-is-that-space-force-uniform-insignia-made-of-pvc-not-thread/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Lange, Katie. “What Is That? Space Force Uniform Insignia Made of PVC, Not Thread.” DOD News, 12 January 2023. https://www.war.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/3263697/dont-call-it-a-logo-the-heraldry-behind-us-military-government-insignia/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Lee, Alexandria. “Weapons School Graduates and the Patch They Wear.” 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs, 28 July 2022. https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/3109019/weapons-school-graduates-and-the-patch-they-wear/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Losey, Stephen. “Air Force Authorizes Two-Piece Flight Suits and Announces OCP Patch Changes.” Air Force Times, 23 April 2019. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2019/04/23/air-force-authorizes-two-piece-flight-suits-announces-ocp-patch-changes/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Losey, Stephen. “Air Force Orders Units to Toss Offensive Morale Patches, Mottos.” Air Force Times, 6 January 2021. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2021/01/06/air-force-orders-units-to-toss-offensive-morale-patches-mottos/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Losey, Stephen. “Air Force Tightens Rules on Shaving Waivers, Uniform Patches.” Air Force Times, 30 January 2025. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2025/01/30/air-force-tightens-rules-on-shaving-waivers-uniform-patches/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Lovett, Jared. “SPACEFOREUR-AF Unveils New Component Patch at Ramstein AB.” 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, 11 December 2023. https://www.ramstein.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3612916/spaceforeur-af-unveils-new-component-patch-at-ramstein-ab/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Malyasov, Dylan. “U.S. Air Force Pilot Spotted with Russian Patch.” Defense Blog, 9 April 2021. https://defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-pilots-spotted-with-russian-patch/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
McMillian, Tim. “Mysterious Insignia and Symbols from the Classified World.” The Debrief, 12 March 2021. https://thedebrief.org/mysterious-insignias-and-symbols-from-the-classified-world/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Merchak, Alexander. “Civil Engineers wear new morale patch ‘No One Fights Alone’.” Air Force News Service, 16 September 2022. https://www.travis.af.mil/News/Article/3161809/civil-engineers-wear-new-morale-patch-no-one-fights-alone/ (accessed 21 October 2022).
Moran, Patrica. “North Carolina Airman Earns Hallowed Patch from Air Force Weapons School.” 145th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, 8 July 2015. https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/607310/north-carolina-airman-earns-hallowed-patch-from-air-force-weapons-school/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. “Badge of Honor: 100 Missions Up North.” https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196015/badge-of-honor-100-missions-up-north/ (accessed 21 October 2022).
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. “Disney Pins on Wings: The Insignia Art of Walt Disney Productions During World War II.” https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196132/disney-pins-on-wings/ (accessed 21 October 2022).
Novelly, Thomas. “Air Force Has Troops Remove Names, Unit Patches from Uniforms During Deportation Flights.” Military.com, 7 February 2025. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/02/07/air-force-has-troops-remove-names-unit-patches-uniforms-during-deportation-flights.html (accessed 25 December 2025).
Houtsma, Olya. “Hawk’s COVE First Annual Patch Con.” Space Delta 30 Public Affairs, 7 October 2024. https://www.vandenberg.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3928885/hawks-cove-first-annual-patch-con/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Pawlyk, Oriana. “Air Force Brass Order Removal of All Offensive, Non-Inclusive Patches, Mottos and Emblems.” Military.com, 8 January 2021. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/01/08/air-force-brass-order-removal-of-all-offensive-non-inclusive-patches-mottos-and-emblems.html (accessed 21 October 2022).
Pawlyk, Oriana. “Air Force Issues Guidelines for Operational Camouflage Uniform Patches.” Military.com, 5 December 2018. https://www.military.com/kitup/2018/12/05/air-force-issues-guidelines-operational-camouflage-uniform-patches.html (accessed 25 December 2025).
Pawlyk, Oriana. “Air Force OKs Unit Patch Sleeve Swap on New OCP Uniform.” Military.com, 23 April 2019. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/04/23/air-force-oks-unit-patch-sleeve-swap-new-ocp-uniform.html (accessed 25 December 2025).
Pawlyk, Oriana. “Gadsden Flag Patch on Airman’s Uniform Wasn’t Authorized, Officials Say.” Military.com, 1 June 2021. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/06/01/gadsden-flag-patch-airmans-uniform-wasnt-authorized-officials-say.html (accessed 25 December 2025).
Pawlyk, Oriana. “Current Uniform Patches OK for Air Force OCP — for Now.” Military.com, 2 January 2019. https://www.military.com/kitup/2019/01/02/current-uniform-patches-ok-air-force-ocp-now.html (accessed 25 December 2025).
“Portions of Captain Marvel filmed at Edwards Air Force Base.” 23ABC News, 6 March 2019. https://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/portions-of-captain-marvel-movie-filmed-at-edwards-air-force-base (accessed 25 December 2025).
Rogway, Tyler. “The Air Force’s Elite Weapons School Has Given The F-35 A New Nickname.” The War Zone, 17 May 2018. https://www.twz.com/20914/the-f-35-has-a-new-nickname-given-to-it-by-the-usafs-most-elite-pilots (accessed 25 December 2025).
Rogway, Tyler and Joseph Trevithick. “Mysterious B-21 Raider Combined Test Force Patch Emerges.” The War Zone, 28 March 2018. https://www.twz.com/19726/mysterious-b-21-raider-combined-test-force-patch-emerges (accessed 25 December 2025).
Rosa, David. “25 Great Unit Patches from AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference.” Air and Space Forces Magazine, 15 September 2023. https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-space-force-unit-patches/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Rosa, David. “27 Great Unit Patches from AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference.” Air and Space Forces Magazine, 22 September 2024. https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-space-force-unit-patches-asc2024/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Rosa, David. “The Air Force is Coming for Your Raunchy Patches and Coins.” Task & Purpose, 8 January 2021. https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-unit-patches-racism-review/ accessed 25 December 2025).
Rosa, David. “It’s Official: The Air Force Will Let Airmen Put Their Hands in Their Pockets While in Uniform.” Task & Purpose, 11 August 2021. https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-hands-in-pockets/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Rosa, David. “Purses, Parkas, and Patches—Air Force Uniform Board Unveils New Changes, But No Beards.” Air and Space Forces Magazine, 21 March 2023. https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-uniform-regulations-purses-beards/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Rosa, David. “The Story Behind One of the Most Bizarre Squadron Emblems in the Air Force.” Task & Purpose, 21 January 2022. https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-squadron-patch-311-fighter/ (accessed 21 October 2022).
Rosa, David. “This Whimsical Machine Gun-Toting Bunny is the Air Force’s Latest Squadron Mascot.” Task & Purpose, 12 July 2022. https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-306-fighter-squadron/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Roughton, Randy. “Squadron 19 Returns to the ‘Starship’.” U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications, August 2023. https://www.usafa.edu/squadron-19-returns-to-the-starship/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Rowell, Jenn. “Air Force Fielding All-Female ICBM Crews and B-52 Aircrews.” Great Falls Tribune, 21 March 2016. https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2016/03/21/air-force-fielding-female-icbm-crews-aircrews/82097320/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Schogol, Jeff. “Space Force authorizes ‘mission tabs’ similar to patches banned by the Air Force.” Task & Purpose, 20 August 2025. https://taskandpurpose.com/news/space-force-mission-tabs/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Shepard, Nelson M. “Insignia of A.E.F. Aero Squadrons.” Daughter of the American Revolution Magazine, March 1920. https://services.dar.org/members/magazine_archive/download/?file=DARMAG_1920_03.pdf (accessed 21 October 2022).
Slayton, Nicholas. “Air Force A-10 Patch Marks an ‘End of an Errrrra’.” Task and Purpose, 15 December 2025. https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/air-force-a10-patch/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Slayton, Nicholas. “National Guard Troops Issued Special Identification Patch for Presidential Inauguration.” Task and Purpose, 19 January 2025. https://taskandpurpose.com/news/national-guard-presidential-inauguration-patch/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Spessa, Katherine. “CSO Hosts Patch Presentation Ceremony.” U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications, 4 June 2024. https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3795803/cso-hosts-patch-presentation-ceremony/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Stillwell, Blake. “13 More of the Best Military Morale Patches.” We Are the Mighty, 28 February 2023. https://www.wearethemighty.com/popular/13-more-of-the-best-military-morale-patches/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Stillwell, Blake. “13 of the Best Military Morale Patches.” We Are the Mighty, 20 October 2020. https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/military-morale-patch/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Ter Haar, Daniel. “Blending in, Air Force to Begin Wear of OCP Uniform.” 185th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs, 8 August 2018. https://www.185arw.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1596706/blending-in-air-force-to-begin-wear-of-ocp-uniform/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
Trevithick, Joseph. “Area 51 Test Pilot Died During Heroic Su-27 Flight: Report.” The War Zone, 7 May 2022. https://www.twz.com/area-51-test-pilots-mysterious-death-happened-heroically-flying-an-su-27-report (accessed 25 December 2025).
Trevithick, Joseph. “Challenge Coin For The Secretive Unit That Still Flies The F-117 Nighthawk Emerges.” The War Zone, 30 July 2021. https://www.twz.com/41758/challenge-coin-emerges-for-secretive-unit-that-still-flies-the-f-117-nighthawk (accessed 25 December 2025).
Trevithick, Joseph. “F-47 ‘Phoenix’ Patch Authentic, Still A Work In Progress, U.S. Air Force Confirms.” The War Zone, 30 September 2025. https://www.twz.com/air/f-47-phoenix-patch-authentic-still-a-work-in-progress-u-s-air-force-confirms (accessed 25 December 2025).
Trevithick, Joseph. “This USAF Intelligence Squadron’s Insignia Appears to Show the ‘F-19 Specter’.” The War Zone, 29 June 2019. https://www.twz.com/15337/this-usaf-intelligence-squadrons-insignia-appears-to-show-the-f-19-specter (accessed 25 December 2025).
Trevithick, Joseph and Tyler Rogoway. “Shedding Some Light On The Air Force’s Most Shadowy Drone Squadron.” The War Zone, 24 April 2018. https://www.twz.com/19318/uncovering-the-air-forces-most-mysterious-drone-squadron (accessed 25 December 2025).
Trower, Erin. “Red the Dutch Guy.” 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, 24 August 2016. https://www.dvidshub.net/news/208007/red-dutch-guy (accessed 25 December 2025).
“United States Air Force Announces Latest Mustache Policy, Joint Unit Patch Update.” Space Coast Daily, 3 June 2022. https://spacecoastdaily.com/2022/06/united-states-air-force-announces-latest-mustache-policy-joint-unit-patch-update/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
“USAF Releases Regulation Changes, Focused on ‘Renewed Commitment,’ ‘First Principles’.” 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, 30 January 2025. https://www.littlerock.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4048172/usaf-releases-regulation-changes-focused-on-renewed-commitment-first-principles/ (accessed 25 December 2025). [TOPICS: Wear of Duty Identifier Tabs and USAF Graduate patches on uniforms.]
Watercutter, Angela. “Yes, There’s an Air Force Class Flying With My Little Pony Patches.” Wired, 5 August 2013. https://www.wired.com/2013/08/air-force-my-little-pony/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
“Wear of AFRC patch becomes mandatory Oct. 1.” Air Force Reserve Command News Service, 7 June 2006. https://www.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/159060/wear-of-afrc-patch-becomes-mandatory-oct-1/ (accessed 7 March 2020).
Williams, Braydon. “A Missileer in the Skies.” 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs, 3 July 2019. https://www.afgsc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1897270/a-missileer-in-the-skies/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
“Yokota Exchange Continues Salute to Service with Free Limited-Edition Vet for Life Patches.” Stars and Stripes Japan, 12 November 2025. https://japan.stripes.com/community-news/yokota-exchange-vet-for-life.html (accessed 25 December 2025).
Young, Cohen. “Exercise in Indonesia Comes to a Close.” Defense Media Activity-Hawaii, 30 April 2010. https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/116819/exercise-in-indonesia-comes-to-a-close/ (accessed 25 December 2025).
“Air Force Standards Update – Tabs.” (Gen David W. Allvin, Air Force Chief of Staff). Air Force Television Pentagon, 27 January 2025. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/950666/air-force-standards-update-tabs-gen-david-w-allvin-air-force-chief-staff (accessed 25 December 2025).
Off-Line Articles
Foisie, Jack. “Thailand Tailor Flies High as Air Force Status Symbol.” The Milwaukee Journal, June 19, 1971.
Gaudiano, Nicole. “Army Turns to Velcro to Keep Unit Patches.” Air Force Times, 11 July 2005.
Gaudiano, Nicole. “Cost of Heritage: Decision to Rid Uniforms of Patches Pits Savings Against Source of Pride.” Air Force Times, 11 July 2005.
Murray, Ben. “Insignia on His Mind: Collector Searches for AF Unit Patches.” Stars and Stripes, 28 February 2007, UK Weekly Edition.
Patton, Phil. “Patches of Honor.” Voice: AIGA Journal of Design, 29 July 2008.
“Porties mark 50th with Jiminy Cricket.” Air Force Times, 15 August 2009.
Rolfsen, Bruce. “Patches: Show of Pride or Worthless Clutter?” Air Force Times, 2 June 2010.
Stephens, Andy. “Separated at Birth? The Secret History of the 970th AACS ‘Rabbit Patch’”. Tinker Take-Off, 7 April 2006.
Sumida, Chiyomi. “Military-themed Patches, Embroidery on Display at Okinawa Museum, Shops.” Stars and Stripes, 12 February 2008, Pacific Edition.
“Taking Away Air Force Heraldry Means Taking Away Its Heritage”. Air Force Times, 27 September 2004.