Authentic usaf vietnamese made vietnam war era patch 377th. The below named individuals have made hotel reservations or have paid registration fees to tim clifford. Comprehesive usaf air policesecurity policesecurity forces. Redesignated as 824 air police squadron, and activated, on 23 nov 1964. Usaf patch 366 tfw tactical fighter wing gunfighters patch. Welcome to the best unofficial homepage of the tan son nhut, air base, 377th combat security police squadron, republic of vietnam. This squadron s homepage is a family friendly location, as is all our related pages.
The united states used it as a major base during the vietnam war 19591975, stationing army, air force, navy, and marine units there. Usaf 377th security police squadron k9 proven in combat vietnam war patch. This squadrons homepage is a family friendly location, as is all our related pages. After sixteen years of haggling, bartering, trading, and buying with squadrons and collectors, and offerding on it is time to part with my united states air force air police, combat defense squadron, security police, and security forces patch collection. Vietnam war subdued patch, us 635th security police squadron. Usaf patch fighter vietnam 366 tfw tactical ftr wing da nang ab. Book about vietnamera sky cops presented to 12th security. No air base guarded by usaf apsp squadrons has ever been overran or conquered by an enemy. Com pick a currency usd mxn rub hkd php myr nzd inr cad aud eur gbp jpy. This site is dedicated to all the brave men and women that served on the installation from 19611973. Usaf patch spt sps vietnam 377 security police sqn tan son nhut. It was redesignated as the 355th security police squadron on 15 may 1967 and inactivated on 10 dec 1970. Squadron emblems of the united states air force wikimedia.
Stuart symington, was sworn into office, that the air force was officially formedbecoming the newest branch of the. Your 377 sspts patches are 4 tall, and 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Truman, which established the department of the air force, but it was not until 18 september 1947, when the first secretary of the air force, w. It was up to the 377th security police squadron in the early hours of the attack, to halt the enemy advance. Tan son nhut air base, south vietnam circa 1966 to 1973 this authentic war era vietnamese made patch is in unused conditionvisit my ebay store to view hundreds of air force patches for sale from my personal collection. Vietnam war subdued patch, us 635th security police. Usaf 377th security police squadron k9 proven in combat. Usaf 03710380 377th combat support group us military patches. List of united states air force security forces squadrons. The initial penetration was contained by the bases 377th security police squadron, adhoc army units of task force 35, adhoc rvnaf units. Adams, mickey alexander, thomas allen, eddie barney, john beckley, david and diana beldin, bernie bennett, donald and patricia and heather. Redesignated as 824 security forces squadron on 15 sep 2001. Larry patch 377th security police squadron two of the 377th security policemen, circa 1968.
Sac security police, air police, air base defense, k9. A squadron may be either a mission unit, such as an operational flying squadron, or a functional unit, such as a civil engineer, maintenance, security forces, or transportation squadron. To view this page, enable javascript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser. Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion.
Shop 377th security police squadron hats from cafepress. Usaf patches united states air force patch badges vietnam sea. Shipping discounts if multiple items are purchased. Larry patch this is a view of a portion of charlie sector. Air force 377th security police squadron usaf veteran locator. I have some photos from phu cat when i was there from apr 6, 68 until apr 4, 69. Detachments, tdys, safe side involvement, etc during this timeframe. Usaf patch spt sps vietnam 377 security police sqn tan son. The aircraft on the right is c123 patches, now in the national museum of the usaf. The security police squadrons members performed their duties in two major specialties. Redesignated as 824 security police squadron on 15 may 1967. Usaf 03710380 377th combat support group us military.
United states air force usaf security police military patch size. Comprehesive usaf air policesecurity policesecurity forces patch collection. Find great designs on baseball hats and trucker hats. At a glance, the patch does look like a arvn mp type. It is located near the city of saigon in southern vietnam. See meritorious, valorous, presidential, superior, outstanding and other unit award categories. The wing reports to air force global strike command. The 377th air base wing is a wing of the united states air force based at kirtland air force. The security police, despite being outnumbered, with help from the helicopter and ground units, killed nearly enemy combatants all enemy bodies were buried in mass graves along the perimeter. Activated august 17, 1948 redesignated 19th air police squadron april 1, 1950. Usaf personnel, if you had a unit other than the 377th, you can contact maxwell afb, mr ron myers, at email. Le, security, security forces assigned in the past or present at yokota ab, japan.
Tommy williams air force security police, phu cat air base. What i found is there are several identically shaped and sized sp unofficial unit patches. Tan son nhut air base 19551975 was a republic of vietnam air force rvnaf facility. The base and its various mission partners employs about 20,000 active duty, civilians, guard and reserve personnel, including nearly 1,902 active duty military and civilians that. An inner disc divided per fess, yellow at the top and light blue in base, bearing in fess a red flight symbol surmounted in dexter by the blue silhouette of an security policeman.
Pete thiriot, was killed in an automobile accident, on dec 1988, in dallas, texas. The national security act of 1947 was signed on 26 july 1947 by president harry s. Unit awards apply to members who served during the units award period. Or anyone serving with the 377th security police squadron, base police, during the 1970 1971 time frame, that can help me understand details of the units deployment practices e. Constituted 19th air police squadron bombardment medium august 10, 1948. The squadron was reactivated on 30 sep 1976, inactivated on 1 oct 1981, and reactivated once again on 1 may 1992. Find people you served with from 377th security police squadron. 377th combat support group 377th security police 377th security police sq 377th security police squadron 377th sps. One is from the shell station and the other from the esso station.
Aps from the 3rd security police squadron stop to talk to a local girl. May, 2020 377th security support squadron ocp patch. Redesignated as 824 base defense squadron on 30 sep 2010. Usaf patch 3 tfw tactical fighter wing sps security police squadron a squad cobra flight thundering third bien hao vietnam 1968 vietnam local made embroidered on twill cut edge 90mm three and one half inches diameter. Ive noticed some nice presentations and im thinking, after reading the submission information, that you are the guy who will put them in an album type presentation. Piazza, a 28year veteran who now lives in del city, okla. Request id help on vietnamesemade usaf patch air force.
Click for larger image authorized to all military and civilian personnel in service with or under command of the 379th security police. The 355th security forces squadron was constituted as the 355th air police squadron, activated on 3 nov 1965. Usaf 377th security police squadron k9 proven in combat vietnam war patch 1 of 3 usaf 377th security police squadron k9 proven in combat vietnam war patch 2 2 of 3 usaf 377th security police squadron k9 proven in combat vietnam war patch 3 3 of 3 see more. To support this mission, the 377th air base wing has the largest security forces squadron in the command. Are you looking for someone who is or was in 377 security police squadron. It shows the history of the 377th security police squadron, tan son nhut, air base, republic of vietnam, during the. Vietnam tan son nhut air base air police security police 6220th aps, tsn ab c.
An inner disc divided per fess, yellow at the top and light blue in base, bearing in fess a red flight symbol surmounted in dexter by the blue silhouette of an. Air force 377th security police squadron usaf veteran. The security police squadron s members performed their duties in two major specialties. Vintage original vietnam war incountry machineembroidered patch, size is 3. You might think pretty primitive, but they were very effective at shooting rockets into saigon during tet and tet ii. Your 377 wsss patches are 4 tall, and 100% embroidered with velcro backing.
But bobs thought allowed me to search usaf security police squadron insignia from vietnam. Usaf patch 377 csg combat support group sps security police squadron tan son nhut vietnam 1968 vietnam local made embroidered on twill cut edge 73mm two and seven eighth inches diameter. I am an air police member, i hold allegiance to my country, devotion to duty and personal. Inactivated may 8, 1954 redesignatedactivated 19th combat defense squadron august 16, 1961. Additionally, members of the 377th are continually deployed to numerous locations, where they previously helped fight the iraq war, and are still involved in the war in afghanistan, and other requirements worldwide. Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. See more ideas about air force, police and military police. Charles penley needs additional saigon boq and beq photos. The squadron is the basic unit in the united states air force. There are currently 115 people registered to attend. Around the disc a border of blue chain links with red center, all within an. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. Looking for the ideal 377 security police squadron gifts. The 377th air base wing is the host organization at kirtland air force base, located in albuquerque, new mexico.
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