102nd fighter wing patch

Its main mission is to train U. Air Force, U. Marine Corps, and U. Navy pilots and maintainers on the F Lightning II. The wing will reach full strength in , with more than 2, military personnel and contractors. Annual capacity is planned for 2, pilot and maintenance students. The 33rd sometimes 33d Fighter Wing, known as the "Nomads" for its constant travel throughout the world, has a long, distinguished history.

This patch does not come with velcro attached. The th Fighter Wing supports Air Force wartime contingency requirements and performs a variety of peacetime missions required by the Air Force to include an active Air Sovereignty Alert presence and compatible mobilization readiness.

By August , the wing was released from active duty and returned to Air National Guard control. The return to Otis for the nd was fitting indeed. The st Observation Squadron, forerunner of the d Fighter Interceptor Wing, was the original occupant of the Otis Field and was instrumental in its construction on the Camp Edwards property.

The original intent of Otis Field was for utilization by National Guard aircraft. After making the transition to the "Hun," a shift in Department of Defense military planning brought still more change to the nd and its mission.

Mach 2, F Delta Darts arrived on the nd 's parking ramp. On June 10, , the unit officially became the nd Air Defense Wing. Upon completion of transition, the wing commenced an air defense alert commitment on a hour, days-a-year basis. This patch does not have velcro attached. It depicts their slogan of "Magnificient Bastards". Tasked to provide operationally ready combat units, combat support units and qualified personnel for active duty, the th Fighter Wing supports Air Force wartime contingency requirements and performs a variety of peacetime missions required by the Air Force and compatible mobilization readiness.

This is the current version of the squadron patch for the th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, the supporting squadron for the FS and the FW. This patch does not come with velcro attached. They use Warning Area airspace over the Gulf of Mexico for most of their training. Supersonic flight, necessary for realistic training, is conducted away from the shoreline in a manner that does not disturb the public.