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There is no indication that any of
the patches depicted here were ever authorized. They were
created by crew members to express their comraderie as well as
their dedication to the missions entrusted to them. The
symbols and inscriptions are taken from the past as well as the icons
of the Vietnam era. |
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Worn from: 1994.
The design of the patch is of unknown origin. |
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Worn from: 1995.
On a scroll above a flying horse, which represents a helicopter in flight, is the inscription "Lancers," which is the unit's nickname. The crossed lances, colored red, allude to that nickname. |
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Worn from: 1991.
This design incorporates the distinctive unit insignia of the organization and indicates that it participated in Operation Desert Storm. The unit is also known by the name "Task Force Freedom." |
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Worn from: 1993
- Current.
The design of the patch in of unknown origin. |
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Worn from: 1994 -
August 1995.
The design of the patch is of unknown origin, but the face of a dog crunching a tank in its jaws alludes to the unit's nickname, "Dogs of War." |
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Worn from: 1994
- August 1995.
The vulture carrying death and destruction under its wings alludes to the unit's motto "Ready When Needed." |
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Worn from: 1993
- 1995.
The design of the patch is of unknown origin. |
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Worn from: 1994
- Current.
The design incorporates the flying tiger logo of the Fourteenth Army Air Force (World War II) with the inscription "Hells Angles, Charlie Company," which alludes to the popular television show of the 1970's, "Charlie's Angels." |
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Worn from: 1989
- 1993.
The nickname "Centurions" is symbolized in the form of a centurion's helmet. |
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Worn from: 1995
- Current.
The design incorporates a winged Joint Readiness
Training Center insignia superimposed over the Soviet red star.  
Thank you, Bob 100% Disabled Vietnam Vet |
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