US USAF 552d AWAC Wing Squadron Patch

The US USAF 552d Airborne Warning and Control Wing (AWAC) Squadron Patch represents the 552d Air Control Wing, a unit of the United States Air Force based at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The 552d Wing is known for its operation of the E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft, which provides airborne battle management, surveillance, and command and control support for the USAF and allied forces. This embroidered patch typically features the distinctive insignia of the 552d Wing, including design elements such as stylized aircraft radar imagery, national colors, and the squadron number. The patch is designed for wear on uniform sleeves or flight suits by personnel assigned to or associated with the unit. Collectors and historians value such patches for their representation of the unit’s historical role in airborne command operations from its activation in the late 1970s to the present. Patch dimensions and backing style may vary by production period.