USAF 106th MXG Patch

USAF 106th Maintenance Group /  "That others may fly" / OCP Patch

This amazing and very rare patch has been kindly donated by TSgt. B. Wood who was also the designer of this very unique piece of heritage for this unit. Only 300 hundred of these patches were made.

The 106th Maintenance Group is responsible for the operation and quality of organization and intermediate-level maintenance and repair supporting a combat-ready HC-130, HH-60. The group has three squadrons, the 106th Maintenance Squadron, 106th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 106th Maintenance Operations Flight. All combined oversees the 106th Wing's maintenance training program and ensures the workforce qualification and capability for worldwide development of personnel and cargo. 

As part of the 106th Rescue Wing (106th RQW) this unit belongs to the New York Air National Guard, stationed at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York. The 106th Maintenance Group (If activated to federal service), the Wing is gained by the United States Air Combat Command.

The 106th Maintenance Group provides support for the HH-60 and HC-130 aircraft. These flights are Aerospace Ground Equipment, Armament, Fabrication, Maintenance, and Munitions. Their current mission is to ensure our combat readiness to deploy aircraft, equipment, and personnel to support all aircraft assigned to Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base as well as being responsible for the 106th Wing's aircraft crash recovery maintenance operations. 

USAF 106th Maintenance Group

The 106th Rescue Wing deploys worldwide to provide combat search and rescue coverage for U.S. and allied forces. Combat search and rescue missions include flying low-level, preferably at night aided with night vision goggles, to an objective area where aerial refueling of a rescue helicopter is performed, or pararescue teams are deployed.

During peacetime, the unit also provides search and rescue services to the maritime community, supports the US Coast Guard in missions outside their capabilities, as well as NASA. Also, the group, assist with natural disasters like the recent Hurricanes Harvey, Florence, Maria, etc. 

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