This is the "EC-130 Compass Call" OIF 2005 deployment patch. It states "Performing Nightly Over Iraq". I don't have any other info, so if you know of any history of this patch, let me know.

(From the squadron supplier): This is the blue version of the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron patch. The 5th Reconnaissance Squadron (5 RS) is part of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, assigned to Beale AFB, CA. They are stationed at Osan Air Base, South Korea as a Geographically Separated Unit (GSU). The squadron is the fifth oldest United States Air Force squadron, its history dating to 5 May 1917 as the World War I 5th Aero Squadron. The squadron operates the Lockheed U-2 aircraft conducting reconnaissance and surveillance missions. It carries out missions for U.S. Forces Korea, United States Pacific Command, Air Combat Command, along with other national authorities through the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

(From the squadron supplier): This is the red version (with black letters) of the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron patch. The 5th Reconnaissance Squadron (5 RS) is part of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, assigned to Beale AFB, CA. They are stationed at Osan Air Base, South Korea as a Geographically Separated Unit (GSU). The squadron is the fifth oldest United States Air Force squadron, its history dating to 5 May 1917 as the World War I 5th Aero Squadron. The squadron operates the Lockheed U-2 aircraft conducting reconnaissance and surveillance missions. It carries out missions for U.S. Forces Korea, United States Pacific Command, Air Combat Command, along with other national authorities through the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

(From the squadron supplier): This is the red version (with white letters) of the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron patch. The 5th Reconnaissance Squadron (5 RS) is part of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, assigned to Beale AFB, CA. They are stationed at Osan Air Base, South Korea as a Geographically Separated Unit (GSU). The squadron is the fifth oldest United States Air Force squadron, its history dating to 5 May 1917 as the World War I 5th Aero Squadron. The squadron operates the Lockheed U-2 aircraft conducting reconnaissance and surveillance missions. It carries out missions for U.S. Forces Korea, United States Pacific Command, Air Combat Command, along with other national authorities through the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

(From the squadron supplier): This is the red version (with black letters) of the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron patch with the mascot wearing a WHITE mask. The 5th Reconnaissance Squadron (5 RS) is part of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, assigned to Beale AFB, CA. They are stationed at Osan Air Base, South Korea as a Geographically Separated Unit (GSU). The squadron is the fifth oldest United States Air Force squadron, its history dating to 5 May 1917 as the World War I 5th Aero Squadron. The squadron operates the Lockheed U-2 aircraft conducting reconnaissance and surveillance missions. It carries out missions for U.S. Forces Korea, United States Pacific Command, Air Combat Command, along with other national authorities through the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

(From the squadron supplier): This is the red version (with black letters) of the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron patch with the mascot wearing a BLUE mask. The 5th Reconnaissance Squadron (5 RS) is part of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, assigned to Beale AFB, CA. They are stationed at Osan Air Base, South Korea as a Geographically Separated Unit (GSU). The squadron is the fifth oldest United States Air Force squadron, its history dating to 5 May 1917 as the World War I 5th Aero Squadron. The squadron operates the Lockheed U-2 aircraft conducting reconnaissance and surveillance missions. It carries out missions for U.S. Forces Korea, United States Pacific Command, Air Combat Command, along with other national authorities through the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

(From the squadron supplier): This is the OCP version (with black letters) of the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron patch with the mascot wearing an OCP mask. The 5th Reconnaissance Squadron (5 RS) is part of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, assigned to Beale AFB, CA. They are stationed at Osan Air Base, South Korea as a Geographically Separated Unit (GSU). The squadron is the fifth oldest United States Air Force squadron, its history dating to 5 May 1917 as the World War I 5th Aero Squadron. The squadron operates the Lockheed U-2 aircraft conducting reconnaissance and surveillance missions. It carries out missions for U.S. Forces Korea, United States Pacific Command, Air Combat Command, along with other national authorities through the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

(From the squadron supplier): This is the red version (with the CHRISTMAS CAT) of the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron patch. The 5th Reconnaissance Squadron (5 RS) is part of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, assigned to Beale AFB, CA. They are stationed at Osan Air Base, South Korea as a Geographically Separated Unit (GSU). The squadron is the fifth oldest United States Air Force squadron, its history dating to 5 May 1917 as the World War I 5th Aero Squadron. The squadron operates the Lockheed U-2 aircraft conducting reconnaissance and surveillance missions. It carries out missions for U.S. Forces Korea, United States Pacific Command, Air Combat Command, along with other national authorities through the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the yellow/gray version of the squadron patch for the 9PSS, which provides specialized support and training for U-2 aviators in support of worldwide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) combat missions. Was only able to get a few of these, as they came from a small, Korean embroidery shop and do not have velcro. (Note: due to shipping fee increases, the price is slightly higher than I like....sorry)

This is the OCP version of the squadron patch for the 9PSS, which provides specialized support and training for U-2 aviators in support of worldwide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) combat missions. Was only able to get a few of these, as they came from a small, Korean embroidery shop and do not have velcro. (Note: due to shipping fee increases, the price is slightly higher than I like....sorry)

The 13th Reconnaissance Squadron is part of the 926th Wing at Beale AFB, CA. Currently (2020), they operate the RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft conducting reconnaissance and surveillance missions. This is the color version of the squadron patch that shows their mascot (the Cat) perched on top of the world watching everywhere! This patch does not come with velcro attached.

The 13th Reconnaissance Squadron is part of the 926th Wing at Beale AFB, CA. Currently (2020), they operate the RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft conducting reconnaissance and surveillance missions. This is the color version of the "LUCKY THIRTEEN" patch that shows their mascot (the Cat) with a camera in its hands! This patch does not come with velcro attached.

(Korean): This squadron was first activated at Colorado Springs, Colorado in June 1942 as the 14th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron. The 14th flew combat reconnaissance missions in the European Theater of Operations from 12 August 1943 until 25 April 1945. After the War, the unit turned its aircraft in to depots during the late summer and early fall of 1945. Squadron personnel returned to the United States and the unit was inactivated at the Port of Embarkation in December 1945. Futher information of this squadron's lineage is above and online. This is the "historical, throwback" patch created to commemmorate their history. It was found in a Korean embroidery shop in very limited quantities and does not come with velcro attached.

(Korean) This is the color version of the 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron patch. The 42d ECS is a USAF unit assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group at DavisÐMonthan AFB, AZ as a geographically separated unit from its parent wing, the 55th Wing at Offutt AFB, NE. The squadron is the Air ForceÕs sole Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call formal training unit. I found this patch in a Korean embroidery shop, it has the "theater-made" feel with the 'cut' edge, and does not have velcro attached.

(Korean) This is the color version of the 55th Electronic Combat Group patch. The 55ECG, located at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, provides combat-ready EC-130H Compass Call aircraft, crews, maintenance and operational support to combatant commanders. The group is a geographically separated unit (GSU) that falls under the command of the 55th Wing at Offutt AFB, NE. The group also plans and executes information operations, including information warfare and electronic attack, in support of theater campaign plans. Members of the 55 ECG conduct EC-130H aircrew initial qualification and difference training for 20 aircrew specialties and support operational and force development testing and evaluation for new aircraft systems. I found this patch in a Korean embroidery shop, it has the "theater-made" feel with the 'cut' edge, and does not have velcro attached.

(Korean) The 82d Reconnaissance Squadron is part of the 55th Wing at Offutt AFB, NE. It is geographically separated from the 55th, operating from Kadena Air Base in Japan. The squadron operates the Boeing RC-135 aircraft flying reconnaissance missions. This is the orange-white version of the squadron patch found in a small Korean embroidery shop, has the "theater-made" feel with the 'cut' edge, and does not have velcro attached.

(Korean) The 82d Reconnaissance Squadron is part of the 55th Wing at Offutt AFB, NE. It is geographically separated from the 55th, operating from Kadena Air Base in Japan. The squadron operates the Boeing RC-135 aircraft flying reconnaissance missions. This is the OCP version of the squadron patch found in a small Korean embroidery shop, has the "theater-made" feel with the 'cut' edge, and does not have velcro attached.

This is the "PHANCON-93" patch created by the 117th Reconnaissance Wing that flew the F-4 Phantom as part of the ALABAMA Air National Guard out of Birmingham, AL.

This is the "Recce Rebel" patch created by the 117th Reconnaissance Wing that flew the F-4 Phantom as part of the ALABAMA Air National Guard out of Birmingham, AL.

This is the "Security Police" patch created by the 117th Reconnaissance Wing that flew the F-4 Phantom as part of the ALABAMA Air National Guard out of Birmingham, AL.

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

This patch is for the Multi-Sensor Command and Control Aircraft - Experimental. It says "Paul Revere ... rides again" and has the new USAF symbol on it.

This patch is for the Multi-Sensor Command and Control Aircraft - Experimental. It says "Task Force...Paul Revere" and shows him riding on it like the guy from Dr. Strangelove.

This patch is for the Multi-Sensor Command and Control Aircraft - Constellation. It says "Task Force Paul Revere" and has the new USAF symbol on it.

This patch is for the Multi-Sensor Command and Control Aircraft. It says "Task Force Paul Revere - Rides Again" and has the new USAF symbol on it.

This is the blue bordered version of the U-2 Dragon Lady patch that states "In God We Trust, All Others We Monitor".

This is the U-2 Dragon Lady patch that states "In God We Trust, All Others We Monitor". It shows the "dragon" on the aircraft....

This is the YELLOW version of the U-2 Dragon Lady patch that states "SOLUM VOLAMUS".

This is the DESERT patch of the U-2 Dragon Lady patch that states "SOLUM VOLAMUS".

This is the merrowed-bordered version of the "OLIVE HARVEST" patch from the U-2 DragonLady community. It shows "Snoopy" in a space suit with the saying "STILL NOT HERE AFTER FORTY YEARS" along the bottom with the dates "1974 - 2014". This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the 'cut-edge version of the "OLIVE HARVEST" patch from the U-2 DragonLady community. It shows "Snoopy" leaning against the '40' with the saying "STILL NOT HERE AFTER FORTY YEARS" along the bottom with the dates "1974 - 2014". I found this patch in a Korean embroidery shop, has the 'theater-made' feel to it with a 'cut-edge' border and twill background, and does not have velcro attached.

This is the "50th Anniversary" patch created for the U-2 "Dragon Lady" using the "gold" threading. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

This is the "60th Anniversary" patch created for the U-2 "Dragon Lady". It has the dates of 1955 - 2005 and says "DRAGON LADY 60th ANNIVERSARY" along the bottom.

This is the 50th Anniversary patch created for the U-2 "Dragon Lady". It has the dates of 1955 - 2005 (top) and says "CIA * NACA * NASA * USAF" along the bottom with the gray and black versions of the U-2 aircraft, along with the Lockheed SKUNKWORKS logo. This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is the 55th Anniversary patch created for the U-2 "Dragon Lady". It has the dates of 1955 - 2010 (top) and says "CIA * NACA * NASA * USAF" along the bottom with the gray and black versions of the U-2 aircraft, along with the Lockheed SKUNKWORKS logo. This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is the 60th Anniversary patch created for the U-2 "Dragon Lady". It has the dates of 1955 - 2015 (top) and says "CIA * NACA * NASA * USAF" along the bottom with the gray and black versions of the U-2 aircraft, along with the Lockheed SKUNKWORKS logo. This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is the 65th Anniversary patch created for the U-2 "Dragon Lady". It has the dates of 1955 - 2020 (top) and says "CIA * NACA * NASA * USAF" along the bottom with the gray and black versions of the U-2 aircraft, along with the Lockheed SKUNKWORKS logo. This patch does not have velcro attached.

This is the 70th Anniversary patch created for the U-2 "Dragon Lady". It has the dates of 1955 - 2025 (top) and says "CIA * NACA * NASA * USAF" along the bottom with the gray and black versions of the U-2 aircraft, along with the Lockheed SKUNKWORKS logo. This patch does not have velcro attached.

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This is the subdued version of the uniform crest for the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing.

This is the subdued version of the uniform crest for the 106th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron.

This is the red-bordered version of the white squadron patch for the 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron and does not come with velcro attached.

This is the blue-bordered version of the white squadron patch for the "RAVENS" of the 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

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

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

Picked up in Korea: This is the brass challenge coin for the U-2 'DRAGON LADY'. It has the aircraft on the front, with the "dragon" and text "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN" inscribed on the back.

Picked up in Korea: This is the brass challenge coin for the U-2 'DRAGON LADY'. It has the aircraft on the front, with the "dragon" and text "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN" inscribed on the back.

This is the diamond-shaped version of the SR-71 Blackbird's patch indicating that it's "top speed (Mach 3+)" was even greater than publicly known....as was the altitude capability of that amazing aircraft!

This is the round version of the SR-71 Blackbird's patch indicating that it's "top speed (Mach 3+)" was even greater than publicly known....as was the altitude capability of that amazing aircraft!

This is the crest version of the SR-71 Blackbird's patch indicating that it's "top speed (Mach 3+)" was even greater than publicly known....as was the altitude capability of that amazing aircraft!

This is the crest patch created for the SR-71 that says "HABU". When the SR-71 were first flown to their new remote base at Kadena AFB in Okinawa, the local people thought that this strange and somewhat wicked-looking airplane was shaped like the habu snake.Ê They started calling it the habu airplane, and later just habu.Ê Crews who flew the airplane were also called Habu, and the name came to be recognized with the blackbird program and even incorporated into the insignia worn by the crews on their uniforms.

This is the crest version of the SR-71 Blackbird's patch indicating that it's "top altitude (40K+ feet)" was even greater than publicly known....as was the airspeed capability of that amazing aircraft!