This is the desert version of the squadron patch for the 363rd Electronic Air Reconnaissance Squadron deployed to PSAB, Saudi Arabia.

How do I start on this patch? First, there is no such thing as the 369th Air Expeditionary Wing -- it's a joke. However, there is currently a AEW that has made SO MANY rules and requirements for the folks deployed there that they have effectively SUCKED the morale from everyone. The top left picture shows folks having to wear a reflective belt EVERYWHERE you go -- I'm sure they'll require folks to start wearing them while sleeping soon. The top right picture shows the wonderful PT gear all USAF members are required to wear on their off time (yep, either PT gear or uniform at ALL times) and the fact that (even when exercising) your shirt must be tucked in. By the way, the newest "queep" is that if you are in PT gear and recognize a senior officer in PT gear you must salute -- it just keeps getting better. Bottom left shows a gas mask, because now the deployed folks are donning chemical gear during exercises (that's right, exercises) while deployed -- all the training you get BEFORE you deploy is obviously not enough. The bottom right picture . . . well, let's just say that the hosts of where this particular AEW is are making it extremely fun after all "combat" sorties - no kidding - a person must go through customs EVERY time they land from a flight (keep in mind they just took off a few hours earlier from the same place). Finally, the bottom says, "Victory through queep" -- there couldn't be a TRUER statement. This patch was a custom order and comes with velcro (of course you're not allowed to wear it in the FOL).

This is the desert version of the wing crest patch for the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

This is the color version of the squadron patch for the 744th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron for their participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

This is the color version of the squadron patch for the guys in the 763rd Electronic Reconaissance Squadron.

This is the desert version of the squadron patch for the guys in the 763rd Electronic Reconaissance Squadron.

This is the desert version of the 4404th Air Expeditionary Wing crest, the old designator of the unit that controlled all the Operational Groups "chopped into" Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.

This is the desert version of the 4404th Operations Group crest, the old designator of one of the units that controlled all the deployed squadrons "chopped into" Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.

This is the desert version of the 4406th Operations Group crest, the old designator of one of the units that controlled all the deployed squadrons "chopped into" Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.

This is the desert version of the squadron patch for the 4410th Airlift Squadron.

This is the desert version of the squadron patch for the 4411th Rescue Squadron patch. They fly the HC-130 out of Moody AFB, GA and are no longer active.

This is the color version of the squadron crest patch for the 4412th Rescue Squadron patch that was created specifically for Kuwait. This unit is no longer active.

This is the desert version of the squadron crest patch for the 4412th Rescue Squadron patch that was created specifically for Kuwait. This unit is no longer active.

This is the desert version of the squadron patch for the 4412th Rescue Squadron patch. Not sure yet where they are or what they fly.

This is the small squadron patch for the 4460th Helicopter squadron that performs rescue missions (I think).

This is the color version of the squadron patch for the 491st Expeditionary AES Squadron for their participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron is made up of Reservist from numerous CONUS units. Detachments in Spain, England, Germany and Italy for Iraqi freedom. Provided fixed wing Aerovac crews for transport out of the Iraq/Kuwait to Germany/Spain and out of Germany/Spain to CONUS as well as operating Aermedical Staging Facilities in Germany/Spain.