After sixteen years of haggling, bartering, trading, and buying with squadrons and collectors, and offerding on it is time to part with my united states air force air police, combat defense squadron, security police, and security forces patch collection. Vietnam war patch, usaf 821st combat security police sq phan rang airbase. This is the opening video the 377th security forces squadron presented at the base theater, during the 2018 377th sps reunion. Tommy williams air force security police, phu cat air base. The 377th air base wing is a wing of the united states air force based at kirtland air force base, new mexico. Request id help on vietnamesemade usaf patch posted in air force usaaf is with army. Army military police badge silver ox subdued finish army military police badge, nickel shiny finish reg size. Additionally, members of the 377th are continually. Tan son nhut, tet 1968 shift change with the help of the 377th security police, usaf as it turns out, denis cook rip.
Request id help on vietnamesemade usaf patch air force. Usaf patch 377 csg combat support group sps security police squadron tan son nhut vietnam 1968 vietnam local made embroidered on twill cut edge 73mm two and seven eighth inches diameter. These children on the left are my personal friends, to whom i would give apples and oranges, whenever i saw them. Tan son nhut air field underwent numerous attacks from communist forces between april 1966 and 28 jan 1973, when a ceasefire agreement was finally reached. Get this unique air force emblem of the 377th security police group on cool tshirts, mugs, stickers, and much more. Usaf 377th security police squadron k9 proven in combat vietnam war patch. To submit a unit please use the submit a photo or story form. In the states, the security police were responsible for the security of the base, the aircraft and all the personnel stationed there. Strength air squadron type garrison security existingdisbanded existing description. Usaf 377th security police squadron k9 proven in combat vietnam war patch 1 of 3 only 1 available usaf 377th security police squadron k9 proven in combat vietnam war patch 2 2 of 3 usaf 377th security police squadron k9 proven in combat vietnam war patch.
What vietnamese that i learned, it was thanks to these children. An inner disc divided per fess, yellow at the top and light blue in base, bearing in fess a red flight symbol surmounted in dexter by the blue silhouette of an. Vietnam war subdued patch, us 635th security police. Hand sewn patch usaf 633rd security police sq k9 combat defense vietnam war era. Kirtland air force base, 377th security police public. Redesignated 377th security police squadron on 15 may. Conducted normal security police activities plus concentrated air base defense. Air force patch usaf patch 377 csg combat support group sps security police squadron tan son nhut vietnam 1968 vietnam local made embroidered on twill cut edge 73mm two and seven eighth inches diameter. Usaf patch fighter vietnam 366 tfw tactical ftr wing da nang ab. Usaf patches united states air force patch badges vietnam sea. Tet offensive veterans changed the way security forces operates. Usaf 377th security police squadron k9 proven in combat vietnam war patch 1 of 3 only 1 available usaf 377th security police squadron k9 proven in combat vietnam war patch 2 2 of 3 usaf 377th security police squadron k9 proven in combat vietnam war patch 3 3 of 3 see more.
Constituted 377th air police squadron, activated, and organized on 8 apr 1966. Usaf patch spt sps vietnam 377 security police sqn tan son. Usaf patch 366 tfw tactical fighter wing gunfighters patch. It was activated on 1 january 1993, when air force materiel command assumed responsibility for operating the base from air mobility command. Welcome home to vietnam security police association, inc. Usaf patch 3 tfw tactical fighter wing sps security police squadron a squad cobra flight thundering third bien hao vietnam 1968 vietnam local made embroidered on twill cut edge 90mm three and one half inches diameter. Patch, usaf usaf 377th security police sq base defense proven in. Comprehesive usaf air police security policesecurity forces patch collection. It was redesignated as the 355th security police squadron on 15 may 1967 and inactivated on 10 dec 1970. You might think pretty primitive, but they were very effective at shooting rockets into saigon during tet and tet ii. Army military police mp badge holder with nickel badge shiny finish army cid agent badge belt clip holder. It was up to the 377th security police squadron in the early hours of the attack. The air force store air force shields air force security forces 377th security police group. Aps from the 3rd security police squadron stop to talk to a local girl.
Larry patch 377th security police squadron two of the 377th security policemen, circa 1968. To support this mission, the 377th air base wing has the largest security forces squadron in the command. But in vietnam and thailand, the policeman had to become, overnight, a combat soldier working in a deadly environment. I am an air police member, i hold allegiance to my country, devotion to duty and personal.
Welcome to the best unofficial homepage of the tan son nhut, air base, 377th combat security police squadron, republic of vietnam. Patch, usaf usaf 377th security police sq base defense proven in combat. What a great way to show your patriotism, commemorate your service, or support our troops. On the nights of 3031 january 1968, all security forces were in condition yellow with the exception of the 377th security police squadron, which was in condition red. Usaf 377th security police squadron k9 proven in combat. I am an air police member, i hold allegiance to my country, devotion to duty and personal integrity above all. The 377 abw is made up of approximately 1,200 activeduty military, 591 federal civilians and 720 contractors assigned to the medical group, mission support group, security forces group, maintenance group, and wing staff agencies. Security police units active reporting duty station. Com pick a currency usd mxn rub hkd php myr nzd inr cad aud eur gbp jpy. Members of the vietnam security police association, along with close. Air force 377th security police squadron usaf veteran. The 377th sfg consists of the 377th security forces squadron and the 377 weapons.
List of united states air force security forces squadrons. Comprehesive usaf air policesecurity policesecurity. The wing has been the host unit at kirtland since january 1993. Housetohouse close combat in hue city us marine in hue holding an and with a handgun on his hip, scans his eyes above him, keeping an eye on mouvements of viet cong during close combat in hue city, 4 february photo credit bettmanncorbis.
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Your 377 sspts patches are 4 tall, and 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Find people you served with from 377th security police squadron. Kirtland air force base, 377th security police has 355 members. Older 42nd security police squadron patch, unusedall have sold aka 42nd security defense sqdn security police eastern test range. Army mp leather credbadge casewnickel badgeno money insert. List of united states air force security forces squadrons from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia redirected from list of united states air force security forces squadrons.
Older 42nd security police squadron patch, unusedall have sold aka 42nd security defense sqdn. As the host organization, the 377th air base wing is also responsible for providing support to base operations. The 377th combat security police is still acting in the role of combat with seventh air force. The 7th special operations security forces squadron sosfs patch latin motto translates to warriors of the red earth. Patch, usaf usaf 377th security police sq base defense. I will wear my badge of authority with dignity and restraint, and will promote by example high standards of conduct, appearance, courtesy, and performance. This site is dedicated to all the brave men and women that served on the installation from 19611973.
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