Pretty sure this was the date i received a patch thru air link from my. The 366th fighter wing 366 fw is a fighter wing of the united states air force air combat command stationed at mountain home air force base, idaho. Air force includes more than 300,000 active service airmen, making it one of the most prominent military organizations. Air force unit assigned to support a nato strike mission of the 116th combat wing of the hellenic air force. The squadron provides combat ready command and control communication, computer systems, visual information, and information management services to the 366th fw including three flying squadrons and nearly 5,000 personnel. Lineageestablished as 377th combat support group, activated and organized on april 8, 1966. Thats an approximate total of 125 hours of combat, more than 5 days as a comparison, thats like 15 battles of hastings or 5 battles of grunwald fought one after another. The 366th operations group 366 og is the flying component of the 366th fighter wing, assigned to the united states air force air combat. I was in the air force stationed at da nang air base. Resdesignated 366th security police squadron may 5, 1967. For this reason, im leaving the construction bars surrounding this paragraph. The sac parent unit was normally a combat support group and had no combat aircraft assigned.
The 366th operations group is one of the most diverse operations groups in all of air combat command. Squadrons and flights air force historical research agency. If you were stationed at danang with the 366th combat support group tfw gunfighters and want to register so that maybe other friends that you were there with can locate you, then go to sign my guest book at the bottom of this page. The 366 cs maintains combat ready forces in support of air force and joint chiefs of staff taskings. All army patches can be found in this category including full color patches, scorpion patches, acu patches, and all tabs. Go to to purchase a fulllength 46 min dvd of sheltons 366 fms home movies filmed by a1c lawrence shelton while serving with the 366th field maintenance squadron.
If you were stationed at danang with the 366th combat support group tfw gunfighters. This information is for both onbase and offbase at mountain home afb, id. Post vietnam war usaf us air force 366th equipment. Get the best deals on original vietnam war patches when you shop the largest online selection at. The panel refers to the number of the panel, east or west wall, and the line number indicates the line, counting. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Patches wwii us army air force air corps units above 200 patches wwii us navy aviation squadron patches wwii us marine corps aviation patches. An air force squadron is a unit that includes a number of aircrews and often up to 24 aircraft. Redesignated as 366 civil engineer squadron on 1 mar 1994. Welcome to the gallery, featuring over 25,000 patches from the u. Group emblems of the united states air force wikimedia. Usaf patches united states air force patch badges vietnam sea.
Patches, original period items, vietnam 196175, militaria, collectibles. Mission mountain home air force base, idaho, is the home of the 366th fighter wing, which reports to air combat command. Find us air force patches, military gifts and more at. I was stationed at da nang during the rocket attack on july 15, 1967. No rating value for army unit patch 347th support group ocp. It was located at araxos hellenic air base, approximately 20 miles south of patras, greece.
Tactical fighter squadron in original vietnam war patches. Special troops battalion patches specialty patches support patches. This is a website dedicated to our men and women serving at mountain home afb, id. Did you serve with 366th combat support group danang vietnam. I will sort out the entries and put them in a format so its easier to find who you are looking for. Countrystate vietnam, south vietnam patch 366th combat support group details type combat support existingdisbanded. Under an air forcewide restructuring plan, the 366th logistics group redesignated as the 366th maintenance group and the 366th support group as the 366th mission support group.
It was not until march 1966, hq 366th tactical fighter wing, the 389th tfs and various support units of the wing entered the conflict and were reassigned to phan rang air base, republic of vietnam as the base host organization. Pauls danang photos homepage this homepage will always under construction, actually all three of my homepages, since ill probably always be adding to them, or making adjustments. My first assignment in munitions was as chief, munitions service branch, 40th mms, 380th bw medium. Initially built by the imperial japanese army about 1942, the airfield was also used by. Be prepared for shortnotice, worldwide employment in support of marine airground task force operations. After the departure of the 66th trw the 7127th support group ran sembach ab from june 195 until at least august 29, 1959, then the 38th tactical missile wing assumed respondsibility i think. The 7061st munitions support group was one of a number of designations for the u. The mission of the 366th at da nang was to support operation. Army unit patch 357th air and missile defense detachment ocp. The 366ths official air force heraldry emblem, as per afi 84105 organizational lineage, honors, and emblems, and a few of the many unofficial 366th unit patches that have adorned our uniforms over the years since the 366th was formed. Black sea area support team, mihail kogalniceanu, constanta. Redesignated 377th air base wing on january 17, 1972. Section for users to post unknown patches that are not listed in the gallery for other users.
In the summer of 1991, the wing relinquished its f111a aircraft and the replacement crew training role. The 366th s official air force heraldry emblem, as per afi 84105 organizational lineage, honors, and emblems, and a few of the many unofficial 366th unit patches that have adorned our uniforms over the years since the 366th was formed. The official facebook page of the area support group black sea, in mihail kogalniceanu air base. Usaf patch fighter vietnam 366 tfw tactical ftr wing da nang ab. The 366th also deployed ef111a aircraft and maintenance support personnel to saudi arabia in augsep 1990, and it conducted extensive electronic warfare operations in southwest asia. For example, the 17th training group uses the 17th training wing emblem, but the 517th training. The 366th fighter wing 366 fw is a fighter wing of the united states air force air combat. The unit flew combat missions, including air support for ground forces, air cover for transports, day and night interdiction, combat search and rescue support, armed reconnaissance. During 3 days, 128 duels and 26 team matches total of 208 rounds were fought in the qualifying rounds. Usaf patch 377 csg combat support group sps security police squadron. The mission of the 366th fw is to develop and deploy combat ready airmen.
Vietnam war 1968 danang 366 fms home movies usaf 366th. Usaf 85th group patch war combat fighter jet pilot nas keflavik, iceland. Collection of links to veteran groups and also links to websites of units based at da nang air base, vietnam. Strategic air command munitions maintenance squadrons in. The 366th arrived at phan rang air base in march 1966. Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military. Redesignated as 366 civil engineering squadron, and activated, on 26 jan 1966. It ensures combat readiness for shortnotice worldwide air expeditionary force deployments and contingency operations. On 8 september 1966 the unit was assigned to the 6250th tactical air support group. A wing has a special mission, and is composed of an essential support group and a main mission group more about groups below. If you were stationed at danang with the 366th combat support group tfw gunfighters and want to register so that maybe other friends that you were there with can locate you, then go to sign my guestbook at the bottom of this page and enter. For more information on the gallery, please visit the gallery overview page.
Provide assault support transport of combat troops, supplies and equipment during expeditionary, joint or combined operations. The squadron provides ingarrison force protection technical expertise, oversight of the integrated base defense program and guidance on all security matters for assigned protection. Redesignated 377th combat support wing on june 1, 1985 and activated june 14. The 366th was the first permanent usaf organization to be stationed at the base.
On 30 september, the 366th wing redesignated to the 366th fighter wing in conjunction with a significant change to its organizational structure. Unit 366th combat support group unit page rank airman 1st class. Its purpose is to provide military personnel the information necessary for their move to the area. The official website for the air force historical research agency.
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