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Wings Index - Air Force Patch Collectors

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Foreword<br />

The history and heritage of a military service are vitally important<br />

components of its sense of confidence, capabilities and esprit de corps.<br />

This is certainly true of the US <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong>, now fifty years old, but with a<br />

lineage and heritage dating to the dawn of flight. This volume records the<br />

lineage, honors, and heraldry of the <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> wings active as of 1 October<br />

1995. It honors the men and women of these great units and offers a lasting<br />

tribute to their dedicated service in both war and peace. Their distinguished<br />

record inspires the present and future <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> generations to fly in their<br />

predecessors’ path of dedication, sacrifice, professionalism, and achievement.<br />

Richard P. Hallion<br />

<strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> Historian

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