US USAF Air Force Special Operations Command SSI Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

The US USAF Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) SSI Shoulder Sleeve Insignia is a cloth patch worn to denote affiliation with the United States Air Force Special Operations Command. The insignia typically features a black shield outlined in yellow, bearing a silver-gray stylized dagger with wings and a three-pointed star above, symbolizing airborne capabilities, swift deployment, and specialized mission profiles. First activated in 1983, AFSOC serves as the Air Force component of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and is tasked with conducting global special operations including precision strike, information operations, and humanitarian missions. The SSI is worn on the left shoulder of uniforms by eligible personnel and serves as a visual identifier of unit association within the Air Force. This patch is a representation of an important branch within US military operations and is commonly sought by collectors of modern military insignia.