What is your favorite unit combat patch?

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 18:57:34 -0400

What is your favorite unit combat patch to wear?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2014 7:03 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:03:52 -0400

No contest, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT). I've always had a soft spot for eagles.<br>

Response by SFC Lamont Womack made Mar 31 at 2014 7:17 PM

SFC Lamont Womack — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:17:57 -0400

"1st Team!" 1st Cavalry Division

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2014 8:37 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:37:26 -0400

2nd cavalry regiment Vilseck, Germany

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2014 10:10 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 22:10:05 -0400

Big Red One - 1st Infantry Division!

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Mar 31 at 2014 10:30 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 22:30:07 -0400

My favorite patches for combat patches of which I can wear only one would have to be the 2nd Infantry Division, the other is for the 10th Mountain Division. I know that the most common is the 1st Cavalry patch, one which my father wore in Vietnam. I post this one in his memory. RIP Dad.

Response by SSG Robert Blum made Apr 1 at 2014 6:15 AM

SSG Robert Blum — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 06:15:33 -0400

My usual patches, that I keep on hand are Pictured. Most of the time I rock the 89th MP BDE, I try not to Sandwich so the 18th is off my list for now. If theres a Loud mouth 5 Jumper running around calling every one a LEG, I'll adorne my 16th MP BDE patch (*I'm not airborne) and they have since lost the TAB for most of the BDE. USFORA is a new patch for me, just got it last year, but everyone here has it, and I like to be diffrent. Lastly the 1st MEF, used to wear it, and now i just keep one for the memories.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2014 7:58 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 07:58:27 -0400

1st ID BRO, especially when we were allowed to wear the actual RED ONE

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Apr 1 at 2014 10:47 AM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 10:47:18 -0400

OIF and OIF-III "Rock of the Marne"

Response by SGT Suraj Dave made Apr 1 at 2014 12:20 PM

SGT Suraj Dave — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 12:20:36 -0400

I recognize every patch here except the thread starters. Is that a guard or reserve patch?

Response by SGT Lucas Serna made Apr 1 at 2014 12:53 PM

SGT Lucas Serna — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 12:53:47 -0400

172nd SBCT

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2014 9:58 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 21:58:41 -0400

Not too many have the Indian Head!

Response by 1SG Mike Case made Apr 2 at 2014 11:14 AM

1SG Mike Case — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 11:14:28 -0400

205th MI BDE, the "Electric Boyscout" patch.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2014 2:46 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:46:53 -0400

7th Sustainment Brigade (Resolute!) (7th Group back when I was assigned there)......first deployment and lots of great memories and the 1st Cav patch (First Team!!)

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2014 5:44 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 17:44:20 -0400

I'll wear Old Abe everyday of my military career if I had the chance!!!! AIR ASSAULT!!!

Response by LTC Martin Metz made May 4 at 2014 2:41 AM

LTC Martin Metz — Sun, 04 May 2014 02:41:26 -0400

units from the USACAPOC community.....

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made May 4 at 2014 9:08 AM

CPT Jacob Swartout — Sun, 04 May 2014 09:08:11 -0400

Its a toss for me. I deployed twice with 3rd ID and once with the 101st ABN DIV. I would say the Screaming Eagles has an edge for now since it was my first deployment

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2014 10:45 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 04 May 2014 10:45:38 -0400

My 1st deployment ............. BIG RED ONE :) will always be my favorite

My 2nd favorite is the 101st Airborne Division (AASLT)

Response by SGT Steven Dvorak made May 4 at 2014 11:04 AM

SGT Steven Dvorak — Sun, 04 May 2014 11:04:18 -0400

During my 1st deployment to Iraq I was lucky enough to have the honor of deploying alongside the USMC. My father retired from the Marine Corps, so in respect to his service(which pushed me to join), I wear the 2nd MEF patch with pride.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2014 3:54 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 04 May 2014 15:54:44 -0400

I have only deployed once so my favorite patch is the 18th EN BDE. This path has a lot of history which makes wearing it special.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2014 9:59 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 May 2014 21:59:40 -0400

I would have to say that of the 4 that I can wear the 416th ENG patch is my favorite. This is the patch that I received when the 46th ENG BN crossed the boarder on day 2 of OIF who could have guessed it would have lasted so long.

Response by 1SG Johnny Carter made May 6 at 2014 12:29 PM

1SG Johnny Carter — Tue, 06 May 2014 12:29:03 -0400

Old Abe!!! I'm a double Eagle and proud of it's rich tradition in the 101st ABN DIV(AASLT) 2BCT!!! STRIKE!!!!!!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2014 7:50 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 May 2014 19:50:25 -0400

Honestly it depends on the day... my most prized combat patch is my 18th MP Bde. I origionally earned it in the invasion of Iraq. I served with a lot of good peopl in that tour and we lost a few Soldiers.

I also wear my USASFC patch as I was able to do some unique things with 10th Group when I was assigned to them.

I am also authorized to wear 1AD, 3ID, 43d MP

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 6 at 2014 8:05 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Tue, 06 May 2014 20:05:20 -0400

Got a lot of Unit Patches but only one I guess would qualify since I rode it TAD in Desert Storm and as Ships Company in Desert Strike and that would be the Razorback of USS Arkansas CGN-41.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jul 9 at 2014 5:20 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:20:59 -0400

The first one I earned; the one I prefer to wear

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jul 9 at 2014 7:14 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 19:14:20 -0400

Well if it has to be "Combat" I guess the only one that would qualify would be my Razorback wearing a Dixie Cup. USS Arkansas CGN-41 TAD for Desert Storm/Southern Watch/Fiery Vigil in 91 and Ship's Company same ship in 96 for Desert Strike.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2014 9:38 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 21:38:51 -0400

I wear the one on the left. It is the 525th Military Intelligence from my first deployment. I didn't have the second one but a team from 10th MTN wore it. It is the approved patch from the the 10th MTN Long Range Surveillance Detachment. They deployed with us to iraq. Very few people even knew about the unit. It is a small group of scouts that were on jump status at Drum. They had berets and all as they were the only airborne unit on post there. They were deactivated in 05 I believe. It is the more unique combat patch I have ever seen.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2014 3:53 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 15:53:47 -0400

I have accomplished many incredible things with these units while downrange as part of CJSOTF-A.
7th SFG(A) and 3rd SFG(A)

Response by SGT Alicia Brenneis made Jul 23 at 2014 9:17 PM

SGT Alicia Brenneis — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 21:17:16 -0400

101st
CURRAHEE

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2014 6:40 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 06:40:27 -0400

Always will be the 1st CAV patch!

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2015 10:16 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 22:16:46 -0400

157th maneuver brigade patch came from their wisconsin national guard battalion we were under. 411th patch from my company. 20th engineer patch (after airborne). and 36th en bde seahorse.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Oct 14 at 2015 8:16 PM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 20:16:55 -0400

USMC Raiders

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2015 8:45 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 20:45:31 -0400

This one, Airborne ;)

Response by SSG Michael Hartsfield made Oct 16 at 2015 8:54 PM

SSG Michael Hartsfield — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 20:54:17 -0400

The 6th ID patch. You were a "Jumping Jew" if you were Airborne.
"Screaming Hebrew" if you were a leg

Response by SFC Richard Bennett made Aug 9 at 2016 8:42 PM

SFC Richard Bennett — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 20:42:38 -0400

Black Horse Sir ! 11ACR Vietnam

Response by SGT Robert Cupp made Mar 12 at 2017 4:19 PM

SGT Robert Cupp — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 16:19:58 -0400

18th airborne corps. Not exactly the most hardcore patch but I always thought it was pretty cool. This is my patch of choice for my right sleeve.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2017 4:35 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 16:35:33 -0400

There' something about the "Powder Keg" ... To the Top!

Response by MSG Carl Leffel made Mar 12 at 2017 4:36 PM

MSG Carl Leffel — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 16:36:30 -0400

My first assignment in 1973

Response by SGT Michael Sholtis made Mar 12 at 2017 4:48 PM

SGT Michael Sholtis — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 16:48:10 -0400

82nd Airborne Division

Response by CPT Paul Dente made Mar 12 at 2017 5:36 PM

CPT Paul Dente — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 17:36:41 -0400

Response by PFC James Collins made Mar 12 at 2017 5:42 PM

PFC James Collins — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 17:42:33 -0400

20th Engineer Brigade

Response by SSG James Swarr made Mar 12 at 2017 7:04 PM

SSG James Swarr — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 19:04:17 -0400

Response by PO1 Michael Havner made Mar 12 at 2017 7:33 PM

PO1 Michael Havner — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 19:33:18 -0400

Gagging Dragon and He Old Winged Penis.

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Mar 12 at 2017 7:45 PM

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 19:45:16 -0400

Thought I'd posted this already, but must have been to another similar question. 509th Bomb Wing. Unit that dropped bombs that ended WWII. Still have the ability with their current B-2 aircraft.

Response by PVT Andrew Burd made Mar 12 at 2017 7:52 PM

PVT Andrew Burd — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 19:52:09 -0400

Response by PVT Andrew Burd made Mar 12 at 2017 7:52 PM

PVT Andrew Burd — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 19:52:37 -0400

Response by COL Charles Williams made Mar 12 at 2017 7:55 PM

COL Charles Williams — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 19:55:20 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member I can wear at least 6 that I can recall, but 10th Mountain is my favorite... "Climb to Glory!"

Response by Sgt Dale Briggs made Mar 12 at 2017 11:06 PM

Sgt Dale Briggs — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 23:06:05 -0400

Marines don't wear patches, name, rank, Marines. It's enough.

Response by Cpl Francis Meech made Mar 13 at 2017 2:02 PM

Cpl Francis Meech — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 14:02:43 -0400

In the Marines we don't need no stinking patches. Lol

Response by SPC Michael Robinson made Mar 13 at 2017 3:31 PM

SPC Michael Robinson — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 15:31:28 -0400

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2017 6:05 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 18:05:47 -0400

From my last unit in Alaska at Fort Wainwright. I worked at Brigade USARAK Aviation Task Force. Just having the Polar Bears intimidating look is awesome and shows you are truly from the Arctic and I get a lot of questions about it to.

Response by SGT Christopher 'Kit' Lowe made Mar 24 at 2017 8:08 PM

SGT Christopher 'Kit' Lowe — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 20:08:54 -0400

IJC NATO

Response by MAJ Don Bigger made Aug 28 at 2017 11:54 AM

MAJ Don Bigger — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 11:54:53 -0400

Response by Cpl Anthony Palko made Aug 28 at 2017 12:09 PM

Cpl Anthony Palko — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 12:09:37 -0400

As a Marine,we don't need a patch for pride or Esprite De Corps, I bemoaned when we had to put name and service tapes on.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 1:01 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 13:01:58 -0400

Authorized to wear 1AD, 1ID, 3ACR, I Corps, XVIII Airborne Corps, MNC-I, MNF-I/USF-I, USFOR-A and USCENTCOM. I'd wear them all except for the USCENTCOM patch. I just couldn't bring myself to wear the USCENTCOM patch on the right shoulder.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 2:27 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 14:27:25 -0400

I don't think there is a right and wrong answer for this. I went over with 225th engineer Battalion 926 MAC compeny. I know, who the fuck is that, right? That was 107 part time combat engineers that did 411 days in RC East in Afghanistan. We cleared routes all damn day. Not one engineer was killed. To make other units feel safer about trusting us when we cleared the way, I would walk the entire unimproved route in the middle of the road. To me that is bad ass.

Response by SGT(P) Joe Zitzelberger made Aug 28 at 2017 2:49 PM

SGT(P) Joe Zitzelberger — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 14:49:25 -0400

24th Infantry Division!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 2:50 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 14:50:19 -0400

I was ashamed to wear my 82nd patch. I wore a national guard patch instead of it, no matter how many deployments I went on with them. During the patching ceremonies I refused to wear the 82nd patch much to the chagrin of COC.

Response by SPC Billy Turner made Aug 28 at 2017 3:18 PM

SPC Billy Turner — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:18:45 -0400

160th SOAR. Night Stalkers Don't Quit!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 3:24 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:24:39 -0400

1BN 75th Regiment. I was too stupid to ask where, dumb enough not to ask why. They Kept this moron focused: even when I was scared out my gourd. Even if I was a short trip cover down support dude.

Response by SSG Dallas Callis made Aug 28 at 2017 3:25 PM

SSG Dallas Callis — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:25:25 -0400

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 3:55 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:55:17 -0400

1/167th Infantry

Response by SGT G Thorpe Henning made Aug 28 at 2017 3:56 PM

SGT G Thorpe Henning — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:56:20 -0400

173d Inf Bde (Abn)

Response by SSG Bob Madigan made Aug 28 at 2017 6:07 PM

SSG Bob Madigan — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 18:07:35 -0400

45th Infantry " THINDERBIRDS"

Of course, whatever patch you EARNED is the most badass!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 6:14 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 18:14:42 -0400

They aren't "combat patches". They denote foreign service during wartime. Incorrect verbiage fosters the wrong connotation and thus generates pointless debate about who is better than who, and who "deserves" to wear what.

Response by CH (LTC) Robert Leroe made Aug 28 at 2017 6:37 PM

CH (LTC) Robert Leroe — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 18:37:47 -0400

Mine isn't cool looking but at least I have one. 44 Med Bde

Response by SGT Jim Arnold made Aug 28 at 2017 6:44 PM

SGT Jim Arnold — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 18:44:15 -0400

6th Signal

Response by LTC Jeffrey Adkins made Aug 28 at 2017 6:46 PM

LTC Jeffrey Adkins — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 18:46:49 -0400

10th Mountain of course.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 7:47 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:47:44 -0400

Multinational security training corps-Iraq

Response by LCpl Aaron Freeman made Aug 28 at 2017 8:03 PM

LCpl Aaron Freeman — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:03:02 -0400

I know some Army pukes that rate to wear this patch... It was earned, when their unit was attached to 1st MarDiv in Iraq...

Response by Cpl Christian Johnson made Aug 28 at 2017 8:38 PM

Cpl Christian Johnson — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:38:57 -0400

Any Marine unit patch on a soldier's shoulder.

Response by SGT John C. made Aug 28 at 2017 8:42 PM

SGT John C. — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:42:52 -0400

34th Infantry Division "RED BULLS"

Response by SSG Diane R. made Aug 28 at 2017 8:46 PM

SSG Diane R. — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:46:58 -0400

This is a patch I helped design for my last troop unit in Germany, 1981-85.

Response by SGT Andrew Schmidt made Aug 28 at 2017 9:08 PM

SGT Andrew Schmidt — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:08:36 -0400

32nd IN

Response by SGT Robert Davis made Aug 28 at 2017 9:18 PM

SGT Robert Davis — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:18:48 -0400

Only one I have 218th Infantry SC NG TF Phoenix 6

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Aug 28 at 2017 10:06 PM

Sgt Wayne Wood — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:06:41 -0400

Response by CPT Michael Treacy made Aug 28 at 2017 10:14 PM

CPT Michael Treacy — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:14:05 -0400

Not one I would want

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 10:23 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:23:30 -0400

SOCCENT
Probably the busiest patch in the Army, but one of my best tours.

Response by CPL Myron McDonald made Aug 29 at 2017 3:43 AM

CPL Myron McDonald — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 03:43:45 -0400

173rd Airborne

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2017 4:43 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 04:43:23 -0400

Haven't deployed but I like these two. First is the 46th Infantry Regiment and the second is the Arizona Army National Guard.

Response by SGT William Park made Aug 29 at 2017 7:08 AM

SGT William Park — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 07:08:10 -0400

Tropic Lightning!

Response by CW2 Brian Mckay made Aug 29 at 2017 9:09 AM

CW2 Brian Mckay — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 09:09:31 -0400

Bloody Bucket

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2017 9:29 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 09:29:34 -0400

Response by SSG Ray Murphy made Aug 29 at 2017 11:55 AM

SSG Ray Murphy — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 11:55:28 -0400

Berlin Brigade, less than 300 authorized.

Response by CPL Kevin Kumpe made Aug 29 at 2017 12:23 PM

CPL Kevin Kumpe — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 12:23:45 -0400

Response by CPL Kevin Kumpe made Aug 29 at 2017 12:27 PM

CPL Kevin Kumpe — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 12:27:34 -0400

29TH BCT

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2017 12:46 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 12:46:52 -0400

The 32nd had the best NCO Club at each armory! Beer and football courtesy of the Company Commader after a long infantry training weekend. This unit was at the Battle of the Bulge in WW2.

Response by CSM William Payne made Aug 29 at 2017 1:11 PM

CSM William Payne — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:11:53 -0400

There are a lot of history behind all of these great patches but the the patch of the 81st Infantry Division, 100 years old, is the daddy of them all. The first combat patch authorized by in the modern Army.

Symbolism
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 81st Division by telegram on 19 October 1918. On 29 June 1922, it was officially announced. The insignia was redesignated for the 81st Infantry Division on 11 May 1964, retroactive to 1 August 1942. On 22 April 1968, it was authorized for the 81st U.S. Army Reserve Command. The insignia was reassigned and authorized effective 16 April 1996, for the U.S. Army 81st Regional Support Command. It was redesignated for the U.S. Army 81st Regional Readiness Command effective 16 July 2003. The insignia was redesignated effective 17 September 2008, for the 81st Regional Support Command and amended to add a symbolism. The 81st Division is credited as being the first unit to have a shoulder sleeve insignia. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-128).

It's 1917 and the 81st Infantry Division is training at Camp Jackson (now Fort Jackson) South Carolina. As the war progressed with the involvement of the United States, recruits from the northern states were pushed south into Virginina and North Carolina to train in milder climates.

So the recruits from North and South Carolina were sent to Camp Jackson, created for training the 81st. Division commander MG Charles Bailey went to Europe before the deployment of the 81st to survey the landscape of the war. While there he noticed that many of our ally units wore distinctive unit patches. Besides unit pride the primary reason for having the patches was during all the confusion of the battlefield, the fog of war if you will, especially in the trench warfare, patches made it easier for unit members to link back up with their own unit members after making mass movements.

Bailey returned to Camp Jackson and held a contest for a design of a unit patch. The winning design was that of the wildcat, which had become the nickname of the 81st because of the creek of the same name that ran through Camp Jackson. The longest road on Jackson going out to the training sites was also named Wildcat Road for the same reason.

The original patch had a three legged profile, combining the back leg to save on thread and making it easier to manufacture. So the Soldiers of the 81st sewed the patches on their uniforms, continued training and eventually boarded the train to New York to ship to France. When they reached the port of embarkation the patches were noticed, flagged as unauthorized and the Soldiers were ordered to remove them. So the Soldiers removed the patches and put them in their pockets only to resew them back on during the voyage over.

When they stepped off the the ships in France a photo taken of these American Soldiers with patches ended up on the front page of a magazine. This started commotion among the other American units there and in short order reached General John "Blackjack" Pershing's office. Pershing summoned Bailey to his office to explain why his Soldiers were out of uniform and wearing the unauthorized patch. Bailey finally wore Pershing down with his arguments; the fog of war, unit pride, esprit de corps and that his unit had trained under to patch and that it would be a morale breaker to have his Soldiers to remove it. Pershing finally gave in with words somewhat of this nature; Bailey, your unit can keep their damn patch but they better damn well earn it!

When other units saw that they 81st were allowed to keep their patch they of course complained, the which Pershing relented and authorized the other units to create and wear their own patch. So before the Big Red One, the 82nd, the First Cav, 101st Screaming Eagles or any of the other more famous patches, there was the Wildcat, for the 81st Infantry Division. It recognition of that honor, it is the ONLY combat patch that only comes in completely subdued format. There is no colored "Class A" format.

At the Infantry Museum at Fort Benning there is a World War I Lieutenant wearing a patch, that of the 81st. That Soldier in heat combat called to the rear to bring up more ammunition. When none arrived he made his way back to find out why. The ammo bearers feared the intense combat and had refused to bring the ammo up. To which the Soldier drew his sidearm and threatened the ammo bearers with their lives if they did not move the ammo up, which they did. That Soldier later received a battlefield commission.

Wildcat Pride - "Wildcats Never Quit, they win or they die."

Response by SPC Christopher Combs made Aug 29 at 2017 1:15 PM

SPC Christopher Combs — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:15:45 -0400

Seven steps to hell!!

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2017 1:26 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:26:02 -0400

I've earned 5, but my favorite is the Rolling A-hole, 3D Army / ARCENT. In the good old days of Kuwait, it stood for the tent you slept in /\, the cot you slept on -- , and the number of shots you fired O.

Response by SGT Frank Nunez made Aug 29 at 2017 1:30 PM

SGT Frank Nunez — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:30:45 -0400

There are many like it, but this one is mine

Response by 1SG Richard Trundy made Aug 29 at 2017 1:43 PM

1SG Richard Trundy — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:43:33 -0400

1/75th Ranger Bn

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2017 2:21 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:21:20 -0400

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2017 2:24 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:24:28 -0400

I have three that I would change up between. They are 3 ID, 25ID, and 1st Marine. My favorite is the 1st Marine because not very many Army soldiers have it and it was a long hard process to get authorized

Response by SSG Jimmy Cernich made Aug 29 at 2017 2:34 PM

SSG Jimmy Cernich — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:34:14 -0400

1st Cavalry Division!

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2017 3:27 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:27:30 -0400

As an AF member I enjoy seeing the different patches worn by soldiers. I was in a CE unit attached to the 101st (Bastogne) in 06 (FOB Warrior) so I appreciate those unit combat patches.

Response by SSG Nick Evans made Aug 29 at 2017 3:54 PM

SSG Nick Evans — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:54:48 -0400

Had to google image search it but 5th Group Afghanistan 2006.

Response by SSG Ray Murphy made Aug 29 at 2017 4:14 PM

SSG Ray Murphy — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:14:02 -0400

Berlin Brigade

Response by 1st Lt Andre Austin made Aug 29 at 2017 5:32 PM

1st Lt Andre Austin — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:32:20 -0400

23rd STS..Those who dare

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Aug 29 at 2017 7:06 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 19:06:12 -0400

That Electric Strawberry on the CPT looks good to me. Ready to Strike, Anytime, Anywhere.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2017 7:58 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 19:58:28 -0400

10th mountain. I earned that damn thing.

Response by SPC Steven Smith made Aug 29 at 2017 8:54 PM

SPC Steven Smith — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 20:54:17 -0400

Anyone still active that was deployed with the 6th/502nd Berlin Brigade to northern Iraq at the end of Desert Storm for Operation Provide Comfort? That is the only unit that can wear the Berlin Combat Patch

Response by SGT Nathan Wheatley made Aug 29 at 2017 10:00 PM

SGT Nathan Wheatley — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 22:00:35 -0400

The origional

Response by SFC Erich Orrick made Aug 29 at 2017 10:45 PM

SFC Erich Orrick — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 22:45:14 -0400

First Cav. All day long but I must say most AD Divisional patches rock if you are actually eligible to wear it lol.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2017 12:50 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:50:02 -0400

Socom ftw

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2017 12:58 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:58:26 -0400

My unit fell under the 18th AVN BDE when they got to Iraq in 04. We always call it the Flying penis patch. But it's my favorite of the 3 patches I'm authorized. The 18th was disbanded shortly after its return in 05.

Response by SGT Dwain Inman made Aug 30 at 2017 1:44 AM

SGT Dwain Inman — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 01:44:41 -0400

Response by SFC Randy Hensley made Aug 30 at 2017 2:37 AM

SFC Randy Hensley — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 02:37:47 -0400

In my eyes mine is the best. 1st Bn ABN 508th Inf (Unit Patch is the 193d Inf Brigade (Light) in Panama)

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2017 4:36 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 04:36:02 -0400

3d ACR

Response by SGT Eric Hawkins made Aug 30 at 2017 7:24 AM

SGT Eric Hawkins — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 07:24:42 -0400

I am former US Army. But, during the Invasion of Iraq, my unit was assigned to the First Marines. We stayed with 1st Marine Division for about four months before being transferedback to our BN. So, I'm one of the few Soldiers that is authorized the 1st MD combat patch. Also, I was honored to serve with the Marines, USN, and USAF while in Africa.

Response by SGT Aulderson Franklin made Aug 30 at 2017 1:51 PM

SGT Aulderson Franklin — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 13:51:59 -0400

Response by SGT Aulderson Franklin made Aug 30 at 2017 1:54 PM

SGT Aulderson Franklin — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 13:54:57 -0400

Of the 3 I dont have favorite but the one authorized for the 1st Marine Division is the rarest.

Response by SPC William Walker made Aug 30 at 2017 3:21 PM

SPC William Walker — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 15:21:11 -0400

1st Cavalry. Nothing like wearing that massive patch on your right sleeve. Especially if your a Cavalryman. Pride. Semper Porro.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2017 5:07 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:07:18 -0400

101st ABN DIV

Response by SGT Gabriel Brown made Aug 30 at 2017 6:37 PM

SGT Gabriel Brown — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 18:37:26 -0400

I rock my 2nd Mar Div patch, as I started out as a Marine Grunt and deployed as such, wore it from the first day that I crossed over to the army. It's been disputed as to whether or not a a Marine who crosses over is authorized to do this, but as a CSM once told me "I'd like to see someone try and take it off of your arm". All in all, I've never caught any Shit about it. I would rather rock my battalion emblem (as Marine Grunts identify battalion as opposed to division) but alas, No dice

Response by MSgt Neil Greenfield made Aug 30 at 2017 10:38 PM

MSgt Neil Greenfield — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 22:38:40 -0400

Yep. I joined the Army right out of High School and wound up being assigned to what was then called West Berlin. It's a cool patch. It may not exactly be a combat patch, but it resulted in me earning the Army of Occupation Medal.

Response by PFC Aaronaa Mutchler made Aug 30 at 2017 10:50 PM

PFC Aaronaa Mutchler — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 22:50:09 -0400

Response by LCpl Darrell J. Farley Jr. made Aug 30 at 2017 11:43 PM

LCpl Darrell J. Farley Jr. — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 23:43:34 -0400

Now take this with the good natured ribbing it is said with! These Soldiers like to have Marine Patches but you all know ARMY stands for, Ain't Really aMarine Yet!!!

Response by SGT Sean Moore made Aug 31 at 2017 12:15 AM

SGT Sean Moore — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:15:07 -0400

Awarded 3. 278th ACR (TN Army NG), 1st ID (278th OPCON to Division at beginning of OIF3), 42nd ID (NY National Guard, 278th OPCON to 42nd for remainder of OIF3). Only ever wore 278th Cav or 1st ID. 42nd ID patch is a f***ing rainbow.

Response by SP5 Hank Vandenburgh PhD made Aug 31 at 2017 12:27 AM

SP5 Hank Vandenburgh PhD — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:27:07 -0400

7ID

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2017 4:05 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 04:05:51 -0400

82nd Airborne Division, all day, every day. At Campbell now, tired of hearing Screaming Chicken every morning at the gate.

Response by SSG John Barnard made Aug 31 at 2017 6:47 AM

SSG John Barnard — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 06:47:56 -0400

Berlin

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2017 7:16 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 07:16:51 -0400

10th Mountain All Day

Response by CSM George Gattone made Aug 31 at 2017 8:03 AM

CSM George Gattone — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 08:03:51 -0400

86th IBCT(MTN), the only true Mountain designated unit in the Army today.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2017 8:19 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 08:19:37 -0400

173rd Airborne Brigade has not deployed since 2012 otherwise I would have been triple airborne. Better get my wheelchair before I retire.

Response by SGT Christopher Lachcik made Aug 31 at 2017 8:29 AM

SGT Christopher Lachcik — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 08:29:07 -0400

89th Military Police Brigade, the gaggin' dragon

Response by SFC John Huff made Aug 31 at 2017 8:53 AM

SFC John Huff — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 08:53:58 -0400

101st Airborne

Response by SFC Bruce Murdock made Aug 31 at 2017 10:32 AM

SFC Bruce Murdock — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:32:21 -0400

101st!!!

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2017 5:51 PM

Maj Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 17:51:16 -0400

When I was stationed at Bliss w/JTF-N, there were soldiers wearing 1st MarDiv combat patches. The Army eventually out the kibosh on soldiers wearing Marine Dividion patches, but the soldiers loved wearing them since so few rated.

They said it was their favorite patch for a myriad of reasons, but the best one I heard was "The Marines had the best round down range to PowerPoint slide ratio"

Response by SCPO Reid Flade made Aug 31 at 2017 7:17 PM

SCPO Reid Flade — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 19:17:07 -0400

Response by SGT Mark Shumbris made Aug 31 at 2017 7:37 PM

SGT Mark Shumbris — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 19:37:43 -0400

Less than 150 wore this combat patch.

Response by SPC Cynthia Silvis made Aug 31 at 2017 9:09 PM

SPC Cynthia Silvis — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 21:09:39 -0400

101st!!!

Response by SPC Josh Bravo made Aug 31 at 2017 9:20 PM

SPC Josh Bravo — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 21:20:01 -0400

101st Bastogne Brigade all the way

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2017 11:02 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 23:02:14 -0400

Tropic Lightning of course! 25th ID.

Response by CW2 Shawn Stevenson made Aug 31 at 2017 11:54 PM

CW2 Shawn Stevenson — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 23:54:48 -0400

Response by CW2 Shawn Stevenson made Aug 31 at 2017 11:56 PM

CW2 Shawn Stevenson — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 23:56:58 -0400

Response by PO2 Jimmy Hernandez made Sep 1 at 2017 12:42 AM

PO2 Jimmy Hernandez — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:42:28 -0400

508th MP BN (IR)

Response by SPC Earnest Malloy made Sep 1 at 2017 4:32 AM

SPC Earnest Malloy — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 04:32:05 -0400

2/153 INF 39th BCT "Bloody 39th" or "bread and butter"

Response by SSG John O'Brien made Sep 1 at 2017 6:30 AM

SSG John O'Brien — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 06:30:56 -0400

Response by SGT Clayton Myers made Sep 1 at 2017 7:51 AM

SGT Clayton Myers — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 07:51:59 -0400

The one I earned.... The 82nd Airborne Division - Urgent Fury 1983

Response by SPC Corbin Doades made Sep 2 at 2017 4:27 AM

SPC Corbin Doades — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 04:27:34 -0400

Guam Army National Guard and CENTCOM. My first deployment to Djibouti Africa. Authorized to wear both.

Response by CPT Jim Schwebach made Sep 3 at 2017 4:08 PM

CPT Jim Schwebach — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 16:08:47 -0400

Don't have a favorite as all three are special in some way. The Airborne Brigade of the 1st Cav was the first and the rarest. The SF combat patch represented the most unique of my assignments in RVN. And, finally, the Americal patch represented a tour that was most challenging from a leadership standpoint. All different, all special.

Response by PO3 Michael James made Sep 5 at 2017 10:00 PM

PO3 Michael James — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 22:00:09 -0400

Aorta Aneurysm Patch...

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2017 1:54 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 13:54:43 -0400

2ID

Response by LTC John Wilson made Sep 10 at 2017 4:45 PM

LTC John Wilson — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 16:45:05 -0400

My combat Patch was earned on August 23, 1968 at Duc Lap Vietnam. I was in the Mike Force unit relieving the camp that had been surrounded by the NVA Army, with my fellow Green Berets and Montonyards. It was a life saving event and I will remember it always and the men who served with me and didn't come back. God bless America and the Army Special Forces.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 17 at 2017 6:11 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 06:11:56 -0400

Dirty Dorito.

Response by SPC Orlando Medina made Sep 18 at 2017 2:03 PM

SPC Orlando Medina — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 14:03:50 -0400

2/69 and 3rd ID, Delta F, & Squirrel are the patches I like most.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Sep 19 at 2017 11:09 AM

SSG Edward Tilton — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 11:09:18 -0400

Response by SGT Frank Chaney made Sep 19 at 2017 10:38 PM

SGT Frank Chaney — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 22:38:51 -0400

The AMERICAL PATCH. My dad wore it in WW11 and I wore it in Viet Nam. I got out when it was still the only division without a number, then some one had to add the 23rd to it.

Response by SPC Casey Ashfield made Sep 20 at 2017 9:53 PM

SPC Casey Ashfield — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 21:53:46 -0400

I am authorized to wear 2 combat patches. One is arguably the most recognizable patch in the military, 101st. The other is equally arguable as the most obscure infantry patch in the military. Neither is my favorite as I am proud of both.

Response by LTC Marc King made Sep 22 at 2017 12:00 PM

LTC Marc King — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:00:27 -0400

Korean Military Advisory Group Patch

Response by LTC Hillary Luton made Sep 22 at 2017 12:21 PM

LTC Hillary Luton — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:21:56 -0400

Wow! That one is challenging. I'm going to go with the patches I have worn. My favorite by design is the 70th Trailblazer patch. It has a lot of symbolism in its design and a great history. But I wore the 89th patch the longest and it will always hold a special place in my heart. However, as a Reserve Soldier (AGR for part of that time), I had the opportunity to work at FORSCOM for 4 years and I am proud to have had the opportunity to wear that patch.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2017 3:30 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 03:30:45 -0400

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2017 9:17 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:17:12 -0400

Response by SP5 Joel McDargh made Sep 26 at 2017 3:02 PM

SP5 Joel McDargh — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 15:02:25 -0400

Not any favorite patch. It has always been about the the integrity, sacrifice, and bravery of all who chose to put the uniform on and serve. Don't care who you served with, where you served, or when you served; the fact alone that you chose to put a target on your back makes you worthy to be called my brother or sister.

Response by SFC Greg Bruorton made Jan 25 at 2018 5:33 PM

SFC Greg Bruorton — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:33:28 -0500

While serving my tour in Vietnam I served in the 1st Signal Brigade, which must be my favorite. I also earned the XVIII Airborne Corps patch and the OEA patch in the Dominican Republic.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2018 11:31 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 11:31:58 -0500

Old Abe, my first deployment with THE COL Mike Steele. Rakkasans!

Response by 1SG Dave Carello made Mar 20 at 2018 2:58 PM

1SG Dave Carello — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:58:15 -0400

GHQ for my Dad, ARMY (Korea) 1950. 1ST ID for my Son, ARMY (Iraq) 2004 10th Mountain for me, ARMY (Afghanistan) 2006

Response by SGT(P) Shadow Spawne made Nov 20 at 2018 7:48 PM

SGT(P) Shadow Spawne — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 19:48:45 -0500

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/United_States_Army_1st_Armored_Division_CSIB.svg

1st Armored Division, as a 16S Team Chief! First deployment, Desert Storm! And the 16S’s in my unit kicked ass!

United_States_Army_1st_Armored_Division_CSIB.svg

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2018 5:39 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 17:39:10 -0500

173rd IBCT (airborne)

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2018 9:16 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 09:16:52 -0500

1 MARDIV, because the 1 MARDIV SGM asked I'd we could and made it possible.

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Dec 31 at 2018 9:19 AM

CW4 Guy Butler — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 09:19:44 -0500

Probably my “Fobbit” tab.

Response by LTC John Griscom made Dec 31 at 2018 9:30 AM

LTC John Griscom — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 09:30:12 -0500

USARV.

Response by TSgt David L. made Dec 31 at 2018 2:07 PM

TSgt David L. — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 14:07:57 -0500

52 Ordnance Group

Response by Maj John Bell made Dec 31 at 2018 2:20 PM

Maj John Bell — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 14:20:39 -0500

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2019 12:33 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 12:33:40 -0500

Eagle, globe, and anchor.

Response by SSG Jimmy Cernich made Jan 10 at 2019 8:23 AM

SSG Jimmy Cernich — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:23:11 -0500

The CAV patch

Response by SSG Mike Busovicki made Jan 16 at 2019 11:49 AM

SSG Mike Busovicki — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 11:49:42 -0500

Agreed! Deployed with 1-502 and 1-506 (2nd and 4th BDE of the 101st, respectively). "Old Abe" always sat proudly on my right arm. There is a hell of a lot of history behind it, and all of it hard-earned. Haters can say what they want; it still looks sharp.

Response by SSG Mike Busovicki made Jan 16 at 2019 12:07 PM

SSG Mike Busovicki — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 12:07:13 -0500

My 2 cents on the ABN/AASLT thing. Sure, early 20th century technology (parachute drops) have their place, and its no small feat of personal courage to exit an aircraft by yourself. But keep in mind that Air Assault is more tactical (flying nap-of-the-Earth, you aren't broadcasting that you're coming, all the while perfectly defenseless), and you can be very surgical about putting troops exactly where you want them instead of dropping them over several grid squares and hoping they can get to a point where they are cohesive enough to be combat effective. There's a reason more units conduct helicopter-borne insertions and combat jumps aren't a "thing" anymore (any "mustard stains" on your jump wings from Iraq or Afghanistan, 82nd? I didn't think so). Additionally, the AALST course actually makes you "think", on top of being only physical in nature. After graduating, 101st Troopers must actually apply the sling loading skills and load planning to move personnel and equipment to the battle space. Basic jump school doesn't teach you to rig parachutes, does it? Either way, the rivalry and smack talk isn't going to end, so I'll just say this: The Airborne Tab on the 101st distinctive unit insignia is there because of the Soldiers that earned it through the years, not because of what "ride" they take to work. I've seen no "dissing" of glider units (they didn't jump either). Besides, I learned this during the 2003 invasion of Iraq as a 101st trooper headed towards the fight in a Blackhawk helicopter: the mission of Airborne forces hasn't changed: you push as far as you can by means of flight into enemy territory, and are *prepared to fight while surrounded by the enemy* when you get there. Your only support is what you've brought with you, and your comrades in arms. Be proud of that combat patch, Eagles! We have made our “Rendezvous With Destiny”.

Response by MAJ Jimmy M. made Jan 18 at 2019 3:21 AM

MAJ Jimmy M. — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 03:21:13 -0500

66th MI Brigade. It may not be the only three-color subdued patch, but it is one of a very select few.

Response by SSG Jerry Kee made Jan 22 at 2019 10:57 PM

SSG Jerry Kee — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 22:57:53 -0500

1st Inf. Div. (Big Red One)

Response by MSG Ray Manzano made Feb 2 at 2019 2:08 AM

MSG Ray Manzano — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 02:08:46 -0500

USASOC, USACAPOC & the earlier 1st SOCOM

Response by LTC William Bridgeman made Feb 20 at 2019 8:26 PM

LTC William Bridgeman — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 20:26:35 -0500

Cav patch with the Airborne tab. Few folks ever earned it.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2019 10:18 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 22:18:42 -0400

1st Cavalry Division

Response by Cpl Lloyd Martin made Apr 8 at 2019 7:42 AM

Cpl Lloyd Martin — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:42:37 -0400

1/26 MARINES

Response by SGT Floyd Yates made Jun 22 at 2019 5:44 PM

SGT Floyd Yates — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 17:44:06 -0400

8 infantry patch from Germany path finder

Response by SFC James Chandler made Jul 19 at 2019 1:16 PM

SFC James Chandler — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 13:16:22 -0400

18th Airborne Corp

Response by Cpl Bernard Bates made Aug 9 at 2019 11:25 PM

Cpl Bernard Bates — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 23:25:09 -0400

The Eagle Globe and Anchor/ The marine Corp Insignia. No Patch Needed. Semper Fi.

Response by PVT Jay Gage made Aug 12 at 2019 2:30 PM

PVT Jay Gage — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 14:30:41 -0400

Response by SP5 Gary Smith made Aug 12 at 2019 6:28 PM

SP5 Gary Smith — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:28:03 -0400

Mac vee.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2019 11:46 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:46:36 -0400

130th EN BDE

Response by SPC Rick LaBonte made Aug 13 at 2019 2:48 PM

SPC Rick LaBonte — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:48:57 -0400

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2019 2:58 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:58:30 -0400

The four that I earned. My favorite is the 1st Marine. Earned while attached to the unit during the 2nd push for Falluja in 2004

Response by SGT Roy Wickware made Aug 13 at 2019 4:16 PM

SGT Roy Wickware — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:16:48 -0400

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2019 4:56 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:56:12 -0400

1MARDIV

Response by CPL Lee Spinner made Aug 13 at 2019 5:35 PM

CPL Lee Spinner — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 17:35:48 -0400

48th Bde OIF III

Response by 1SG John Highfill made Aug 13 at 2019 6:22 PM

1SG John Highfill — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 18:22:49 -0400

Easy 1st Aviation Brigade
1st in Viet Nam

Response by SGT Roy Wickware made Aug 13 at 2019 6:37 PM

SGT Roy Wickware — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 18:37:48 -0400

1-4 Infantry

Response by SGT Mike Mann made Aug 13 at 2019 7:25 PM

SGT Mike Mann — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 19:25:38 -0400

Response by Mike Kennedy made Aug 13 at 2019 8:33 PM

Mike Kennedy — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 20:33:31 -0400

25th Division

Response by SFC John Bard c.f. made Aug 13 at 2019 10:01 PM

SFC John Bard c.f. — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 22:01:17 -0400

1st Aviation Brigade, wore it proudly for 18 years

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2019 11:10 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 23:10:56 -0400

65th Fires Brigade OIR/OEF-Spartan Shield 17-18

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2019 12:57 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:57:21 -0400

God damn mountain battalion!

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2019 1:44 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 01:44:47 -0400

7th ID. Always thought the black widow/hour glass was super cool.

The second is AWG... super bummed they don't have Chaplain slots. I'll never know the patch...

Response by SFC Michael D. made Aug 14 at 2019 7:52 AM

SFC Michael D. — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 07:52:04 -0400

18th Air Borne Corps

Response by SFC Donald Souza made Aug 14 at 2019 7:54 AM

SFC Donald Souza — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 07:54:38 -0400

3rd I D

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2019 2:01 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 14:01:23 -0400

10th Mountain

Response by 1LT Doris (Gardner) Howard made Aug 14 at 2019 10:07 PM

1LT Doris (Gardner) Howard — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 22:07:16 -0400

WW2 Army Nurse Corps Transport

Response by CPL John Fournier made Oct 10 at 2019 10:54 AM

CPL John Fournier — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:54:38 -0400

First Marine division I was in the army and was connected with the first Marine division

Response by SFC James Asbill made Oct 17 at 2019 6:23 PM

SFC James Asbill — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:23:26 -0400

101st Airborne .....

Response by SSG Chris Watson made Oct 19 at 2019 10:29 AM

SSG Chris Watson — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 10:29:15 -0400

Pre-9/11: Some people in my unit had the CENTCOM patch from Desert Storm as their combat patch, and were apparently allowed to the wear the desert color version on their woodland BDUs. I thought that looked cool.

Post-9/11: Was attached to the British Royal Marines for the invasion of Iraq. Always wished that I could have worn their patch as my combat patch.

Response by SSG Mike Busovicki made Mar 20 at 2020 12:47 PM

SSG Mike Busovicki — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 12:47:29 -0400

I'm a proud Double Eagle: OIF 2003-04 with 1/502 (First Strike!), and OIF III 2005-06 1/506 (Currrahee!). Old Abe is my favorite - always has been, always will be...

https://www.army.mil/article/91178/the_story_of_old_abe_famous_wisconsin_war_eagle_on_101st_airborne_division_patch

The Story of

Response by SSG Mike Busovicki made Mar 20 at 2020 3:33 PM

SSG Mike Busovicki — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:33:28 -0400

On a side note, I'm also enjoying the slang/nicknames of the units/insignia. "Rolling A-Hole" is a favorite XD

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2020 4:26 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:26:30 -0400

1 MARDIV

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2020 9:36 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 21:36:24 -0400

4/25

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2020 1:31 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:31:08 -0400

$1.97th always 3 cents short

Response by SGT George Spears made Jul 31 at 2020 4:49 PM

SGT George Spears — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:49:41 -0400

1st CALVARY and ENGINEER

Response by PVT Anthony Demapan made Aug 1 at 2020 1:09 AM

PVT Anthony Demapan — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 01:09:58 -0400

The 100/442nd Infantry Rare Patch

Response by 1LT Rob James made Aug 1 at 2020 6:56 PM

1LT Rob James — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 18:56:20 -0400

SF ...they earn it.

Response by MSG Michael Kissamitakis made Aug 2 at 2020 3:51 AM

MSG Michael Kissamitakis — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 03:51:20 -0400

VII Corps

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2020 4:21 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 04:21:47 -0400

Ace of spades, baby! I had the privilege of earning this on my first assignment out of AIT. It was hard though, knowing my career can only go downhill from there.

Response by MSG Michael Gay made Aug 3 at 2020 9:02 AM

MSG Michael Gay — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 09:02:30 -0400

9th ID. My unit

Response by CPL Raul Perez Jr made Aug 4 at 2020 10:02 PM

CPL Raul Perez Jr — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 22:02:05 -0400

The 101st of course.

Response by MAJ Chris Rice made Aug 21 at 2020 10:21 PM

MAJ Chris Rice — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:21:37 -0400

My favorites and where I served.

Response by Kenn Evans made Aug 27 at 2020 1:58 PM

Kenn Evans — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:58:54 -0400

I am a civilian and have done research on the Hopi Code Talkers, They were in the 380 Bomber Division and their patches for the Flying Circus and King of the Heavies have awesome patches.

Response by MAJ Victor Alarcon made Aug 30 at 2020 2:48 AM

MAJ Victor Alarcon — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:48:56 -0400

1st Armored Division - Old Ironsides.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2020 4:58 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 04:58:17 -0400

Only have one till next year but yea 42D ID

Response by SP5 Michael Ingenito made Sep 8 at 2020 2:28 PM

SP5 Michael Ingenito — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:28:30 -0400

1st Bn. 509th Airborne

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 13 at 2020 8:41 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 20:41:29 -0400

I have 3 to choose from but my favorite one to wear is the ol Taro Leaf patch

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 14 at 2020 5:33 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 05:33:24 -0400

Tropic Lightning, Strike Hard!

Response by PO1 Arthur Neel made Oct 20 at 2020 1:32 PM

PO1 Arthur Neel — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:32:07 -0400

Response by SP5 Michael Ingenito made Mar 23 at 2021 9:14 PM

SP5 Michael Ingenito — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:14:23 -0400

509 Geronimo

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Mar 23 at 2021 9:15 PM

SFC Melvin Brandenburg — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:15:53 -0400

69th ADA brigade

Response by MAJ Judd Clemens made Aug 8 at 2021 11:36 AM

MAJ Judd Clemens — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:36:22 -0400

My first tour in Vietnam was an XO &CO of Special Forces A-Teams . My second tour was flying Hueys with the 1st CAV and 1st Ave Bde. Of the three, I wore the SF patch on my right shoulder.

Response by CPL Ruben Calderon made Jun 3 at 2022 5:16 PM

CPL Ruben Calderon — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:16:35 -0400

3id patch