USAF 31st ARS Patch

USAF 31st Air Rescue Squadron Patch

EXTREMELY hard to find patch! The true first design from this squadron. Circa 1958/61'. Made in Philippines.

Constituted 31 Air Rescue Squadron on 17 Oct 1952. Activated on 14 Nov 1952. Discontinued on 18 Sep 1960. Stations. Clark AB, Philippines, 14 Nov 1952; Naha AB, Okinawa, 12-18 Sep 1960. Clark AB, Philippines, 8 Jul 1963-1 Jul 1975. 

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USAF 304th RQS / MAST Rescue Patch

USAF 304th Rescue Squadron / Military Assistance to Safety and Traffic / Rescue Patch

This is a VERY hard to find patch. Circa 1980/9'.

Military helicopter rescue units also have a long tradition of working alongside local civilian first responders. Based on the experience of military air ambulance and rescue units in Vietnam, the Military Assistance to Safety and Traffic (MAST) program began in 1970. This program allowed U.S. Army and USAF helicopters to quickly respond to civilian trauma scenes, usually vehicle accidents and transport patients to civilian hospitals. At the program’s height, 29 military units were participating. As civilian air ambulance services became more prolific, the MAST units ceased operations. 

However, that doesn’t mean the spirit of the MAST mission has disappeared. Several military units around the country maintain strong working relationships with civil fire and rescue units that have streamlined requesting procedures to speed responses. These relationships typically develop because of the unique capabilities of the military helicopters and crews. The units have found that responding to local emergencies is excellent training for the helicopter crews, as well as giving them real-world missions that can have a positive impact on their communities.

A team of Reserve Citizen pararescue Airmen from the 304th Rescue Squadron, Portland, Oregon, partnered with the Oregon Army National Guard rush to the rescue of a climber trapped in Mt. Hood, OR

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USAF 38th ARRS / Jolly Green / Subdued Patch

USAF 38th Aerospace Rescue & Recovery Squadron / Subdued Colour / Jolly Green Patch

This patch dates back to the 1980's as the Squadron was active in Korea between January 1981 to June 1989. Made in Korea.

Successfully hooked up & receiving fuel, & HH-3 takes a load from an HC-130. (US National Archives)

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USAF 22nd STS / Subdued Patch

USAF 22nd Special Tactics Squadron / Subdued Patch

The 22nd Special Tactics Squadron is a Special Tactics unit of the United States Air Force Special Operations Command, based at Joint Base Lewis–McChord.

Constituted and activated in 1984 as the 1722nd Combat Control Squadron at McChord Air Force Base (later Joint Base Lewis–McChord), it participated in Operation Just Cause and the Gulf War. The squadron was redesignated the 62nd Combat Control Squadron in 1992 and the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron in 1996 when it became part of the 720th Special Tactics Group in 1996. The 22nd STS has fought in the ongoing War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War.

On 17 December pararescueman Master Sergeant Ivan Ruiz was awarded the Air Force Cross for saving the lives of two wounded Army Special Forces teammates on 10 December 2013 while deployed to Kandahar Province in Afghanistan with the 22nd STS.

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USAF 39th RQS / CSAR / Kings Challenge Coin

USAF 39th Rescue Squadron / Combat Search & Rescue / Kings Challenge Coin

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USAF 943rd Rescue Group / OCP Patch

USAF 943rd Rescue Group / OCP Patch

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USAF 306th RQS / OCP Patch

USAF 306th Rescue Squadron / OCP Patch

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USAF 39th ARRW / Det 15 / Jolly Green Patch

USAF 39th Air Rescue and Recovery Wing / Detachment 15 / Jolly Green Patch

The 39th ARRW had various detachments spread over the globe, & this is one that supported the US Space program & NASA. Det 15 was active between 1 Feb 1973 until 1 Jul 1978 operating the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant from nearby Patrick AFB. Circa 1978

Full scale mock ups were made at the NASA site so the rescue crews could practice drills to rescue the shuttle crews. (US National Archives)

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