This is the squadron patch from the "Photographic Squadron One", established in October 1942. They were disestablished in December 1945, but during that time, flew PB4Y-1s. This is a reproduction patch.

This is the squadron patch for VRF-31. They flew the A-4 Skyhawks and were based out of Norfolk. They were established in 1957 and de-established in 1986. This is a reproduction patch.

RA-5C Vigilante "Yankee Station" patch created for the Vietnam era. This is a reproduction patch.

This is the CTF-63 Air Logistics patch. On the bottom rocker it states "Hot Dogs, Beer, and the Band". It shows a rolled parchment, a fountain pen with wings, and a dead cat in the center. I have no idea what any of it means so please let me know if you know.

This is the US Navy AICUZ patch. On the top rocker it says "If you build it" and on the bottom rocker it states "they will hear us". It shows an F-18 and a 1950ish picture in the center. I have no idea what any of it means so please let me know if you know.

This is the Gulf of Sidra Yacht Club depicting the A-6E Intruder.

This patch denotes the fact that the F-14 tows it's gunnery banner behind another F-14, thereby allowing the "training" aircrews to practice their gunning techniques. AMCM is an acronym for Airborne Mine Countermeasures. The tow patch depicts a Tow Boom out of the back of an MH-53E helicopter. The Tow Hours are significant of the amount of hours an AMCM Crewman or Pilot have while towing an airborne mine sweeping device.

AMCM tow patches reflect the actual flight hours spent by Navy helicopter mine-sweeping/airborne mine-countermeasures (AMCM) aircrews while under tow (they're dragging sweep gear through the water). The Navy currently has two AMCM squadrons (HM-14 and -15), but has had as many as five (HM-12, -14, -15, -18, and -19). These patches are badges of honor for the pilots and aircrew who fly this demanding mission. The minimum "tow-time" for a patch is 100 hours and all others are awarded in 100 hour increments.

This is the 'generic' RETIRED NAVY patch that says "Pride-Tradition-Service".

This is the medium sized patch worn by the SEABEES. They are the guys who go into combat zones and assist in securing and constructing ways to transit.

This is the C-12's "Super Air" patch created for their mission of transportation.

This is the security forces badge for the Navy police.

This is the Naval Operational Support Center patch created for the Willow Grove unit.

The Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist wings are the wings earned by the enlisted personnel in their job specialization. These are tough to come by, and those that have earned them deserve the honor of wearing them.

This is the round patch for the Search and Rescue School that teaches the process and techniques to those aircrew who utilize them or will possibly be in the situation to do so. It is truly a great school.

This is the shield-shaped patch for the Search and Rescue School that teaches the process and techniques to those aircrew who utilize them or will possibly be in the situation to do so. What they teach is extremely vital to the recovery successes usually enjoyed.

This is the small version of the US Naval Aviation Naval Flight Officer (NFO) wings. This is the first patch worn by the NFO's when they graduate from their training squadrons with their NFO wings.

This is the large version of the US Naval Aviation Naval Flight Officer (NFO) wings. This is the first patch worn by the NFO's when they graduate from their training squadrons with their NFO wings.

This is the large version of the US Navy standard black patch.

This is the ship patch for the USS Seattle, AOE-3, and says "Gunnery".

This is the school patch for the Armed Forces Staff College (AFSC).

This is the US Coast Guard "Group" patch from Corpus Christi, TX. It shows the "gaggle" of assets they have; Citations, Dolphins, and Ships.

This is the US Coast Guard Aviation "Bad Day" patch from Corpus Christi, TX.

This is the US Coast Guard's Operation Liberty Shield Helo patch.

This is the deployment patch created for LPD-13. They were in the "Black Sea" and dubbed this patch the "Pirates of the Med".

This patch is worn by the members of the Atlantic Fleet Band.