USAFSS Misawa Family - Memories/Emblems & Patches

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138th
Signal Company Patch,
Radio Intelligence Shows stations from the year 1943: Spokane, Leyte, Japan, Korea, Australia, and 1st RSM at Johnson AB on Honshu.

1952 - 1st Radio
Squadron Mobile Shows strong resemblance to its predecessor, the 138th Signal Company patch.

USAF Security Service patch circa 1960
The USAF Security Service was established on 20 October 1948 at Arlington Hall Station, Virginia. HQ USAFSS moved to newly constructed HQ building 2000 the 1st week of August 1953. The USAFSS Command Emblem symbolizes the command mission. It consists of a shield divided equally into quarters by a vertical and horizontal line and identifying scroll. Significant of the command's worldwide influence, the first quarter is blue, thereon a green sphere with yellow land markings. Pertinent to transmission, the second quarter is red, thereon a yellow lightning streak. Significant of the United States Air Force, the third quarter is yellow, thereon a blue half wing. Symbolic of protection and security, the fourth quarter is blue, thereon over a sword with point to base (hilt and pommel yellow), a white shield, thereon a yellow flame shaded red. The emblem design by A2C William Rogers and was approved by Headquarters USAF in August 1952.

1979 - Electronic Security Command Emblem
When USAFSS was renamed the Electronic Security Command (ESC) in August 1979, the command motto, "Freedom Through Vigilance", was retired and was not replaced. A contest that began 12/23/86 to select a motto ended 6/3/87 with the announcement that, once again, "Freedom Through Vigilance," a motto that had a proud heritage and special meaning for the Command, would be the command motto.

1991 - Air Force Intelligence Command Emblem
Effective 1 October 1991, the the AFIC replaced the old ESC. The knight chesspiece had its origin in the ESC emblem and conveys classic deception, as embodied in the trojan horse. It is a powerful chessman; he strikes from unexpected quarter and is the only piece able to strike while obstructed. The shield had its origin in the USAFSS emblem, denoting now, as then, both defense and the security resulting from that defense. It is separated into four quadrants to symbolize the Command's worldwide mission of support. The double-edged sword refers to the military role of the Air Force. It signifies the readiness of AFIC to electronics in both defensive and offensive operations to ensure the security of the nation.

1993 - Air Intelligence Agency Emblem
Effective 1 October 1993, the the AFIC was renamed the Air Intelligence Agency. The globe signifies the intelligence the agency provides to the Air Force Global Reach - Global Power Mission. The key represents the Air Intelligence Agency's efforts to unlock its protagonist's secrets. The teeth on the ward symbolize the disciplines of intelligence gathering - SIGINT, HUMINT, IMAGERY, and MASINT. The chess knight reflects counter-intelligence and the ability to use intelligence information in a variety of ways. The compass rose symbolizes intelligence operations reaching the four corners of the earth and the use of satellite information gathering.

USAF Security Service patch circa 1963. Variant of the USAFSS patch showing the bottom scroll outlined in gold trim rather than black.

USAFSS Pin, Pre-1964

Post-1963
USAF Security
Service Emblem Upper banner added proclaiming, "Freedom Through Vigilance", the USAFSS motto adopted January, 1964.

6921st RGM Patch Given to Andy Anderson a few months before his departure from Misawa in 1957.

1971
6921st Security Group
Owner ~ Bill Ries

1979 - 6920th Electronic Security Group, Misawa New emblem to reflect the newly designated Electronic Security Command

6920th Electronic Security Group
Reportedly in use
1988-1991

1955 Trick 1
Bird Watchers Patch
"The T1 Trick Chief of the Morse Operators organized an after-mids roll call in a bar at the curve in Flake Alley [DutchNote - maybe near the Stand Bar in AP Alley?]. We had a bird in a cage that we hung from the light on the dance floor, and we sang the BWA (Bird Watchers Song) and toasted the bird, then got drunk. This patch is from that roll call." Owner ~ Robert Gean

1957 Trick 1
Zoom Service Patch
Owner ~ Denny Arnold

Trick 1 Patch 1957-1959
Each patch personalized

Trick 1 Patch 1957-1959
Each patch personalized
Owner ~ Denny Arnold

Trick 1 Patch, c. 1961
Owner ~ Bill Wood

Trick 1 Patch 1963-1964
aka the "Treacherous Foot Soldier"

Trick 1 Patch
1966-1972

Trick 1 Article 15 Patch
1966
Owner ~ Jim Woodard

Trick 1
Football Patch, 1967

Trick 1 Triple Crown Sports Patch
1967-1968
Design by
Robert J. Clark

Trick 1 Pin from 1969

Trick 1 Patch
1972-1976
(plaid cap, lost the headsets, Nippon bottle tougher to distinguish)

Trick 1 Patch
Early 1980's
Owner ~ Steve "Kaz" Kaznica

Trick 1 Spartan Football Patch, 1972
Owner ~ Harry Lawrence

Trick 1 Football Patch
1974

Trick 1 Patch, 1980
Owner ~ Steve "Kaz" Kaznica

Trick 1 Patch
1982-1986
Design by Tom Brack

6920th T1 patch
late 80's

Trick 2 Patch, 1st RSM
(pre-6989th RSM) 1957

Trick 2 Patch, 1958
Owner ~ Lowell McCreight

Trick 2 Patch, 1962
Owner ~ John Young

Trick 2 Patch
1963-1965

Trick 2 Patch
1965-1967
Design by
Merwin Andrews

Trick 2 Patch
1968-1970
Design by Johnnie Maya

Trick 2 Patch
1970-1972

Trick 2 Triple Crown Sports Patch, 1971-1972

Trick 2 Patch
1973-74
Design by Francis Aki

Trick 2
Baker Bears Patch
1974

Trick 2
Baker Bears Patch
1975-1978
Owner - Phil Symmonds

Trick 2 Patch, 1970's

Trick 2 Patch
6920th ESG, 198x

Trick 2 Ski Patch, 1985
S.O.B. (Skiers on Baker) Ski Club
Design by Jason Smith

1958 Trick 3 Patch Anyone remember what "Kabutsa" means?
Dave doesn't. Owner -
Dave Cunningham

1959 Trick 3
Roll Callers Patch
Owner - Stan Morris

Trick 3 Patch, 1960

Trick 3 Patch, 1961
Owner - David Hedger

1965 Trick 3
Softball Patch

Trick 3 Patch, 1966

Trick 3 Patch, 1972
Design by
Michael O'Connor

1973 Thirsty
13 Patch
Design by Steven G. Patterson

"The T-13 patch is from 1973. We decided to have our names put on them. Since I was the treasurer at the time, I ordered them. This was done by a JN business who said they could not fit Garfunkel on the patch, so I shortened it to Funkel. I spelled it for them and the 'L' still came out 'R'! I don't know if they did it on purpose or if something was lost in the translation. I actually wrote it down for them - and it STILL got changed!" Owner ~ Steve "Garfunkel" Harris

Trick 3 Patch, 1973

Trick 3 Patch, 1975

Trick 3 Patch, 1976
Design by Karen Rickenbach

WebHoncho's Award
for Best Misawa Trick Patch Design

1st Radio
Trick 4 Patch, 1957
Owner ~ Ken Weston

Trick 4 Patch, 1958
Design by Ken Weston

Trick 4 Patch, 1959

Trick 4 Patch
1960-1963
Design by Dutch Wiest

Trick 4 Patch
1964-1965
Design by Wes Ackiss

Trick 4
Super X Patch, 1966
Owner ~ Randy Heatley

Trick 4
Super 2 Patch, 1967
Owner ~ Randy Heatley

Trick 4 Patch
1967-1974

Trick 4 Telethon Song Patch, 1969

Trick 4 Patch
1974-1975
Owner ~ Nick Pacura

Trick 4 Patch, 1976

Trick 4 Patch
1977-1978
Owner ~ Cheri Marchant Howell

Trick 4 Ski Bums Patch, 1978
Owner ~ Cheri Marchant Howell

Trick 4 Patch
1981-1982

6920th T4 Patch
Late 80's

6920th ESG T4 Patch
Era unknown

Block V Patch, c1974?

Block V Patch
1974-1977

Straight Days Patch
c. 1961
Owner ~ Bill Wood

Trick 5 (Daze) Patch
1974

Daze Patch
1974-1977

6921st SW
Day Ladies Patch
68-76?

1964 Multichannel Processing Activity/Pacific (MCPA/P) Patch
Owner - Gene Frasur

6989th Transec Patch
1963-1964
Owner ~ Joe Koester

1969 JDAP Patch
(Joint Development Activity Pacific)
Owner ~ Al Jump

NSG Patch
Owner ~
George Logan, Jr.

NSG Hat Patch, 1968
Owner - George Logan, Jr.

Misawa Powerboat
Patrol Patch, 1968
Owner - George Logan, Jr.

Misawa 1968 Earthquake Survivor Patch
Design by
Robert J. Clark

Misawa 1968 Earthquake Survivor Patch

Big Red Golf Champs
1975

1966
Softball Marathon Patch

Booklet Cover
1966 Softball Marathon
for Operation Eyesight
Booklet from the 80-hour world record softball game benefiting Operation Eyesight in 1966. Booklet donated to Heritage Hall. Owner ~ Fred Teschner

1955 Casual Status Patch
"This is a casual patch that we had in 1955. Everyone that arrived in Misawa in '55 [without] their clearance was placed in a detail that was called Casuals. We had to do all the roads and grounds work until our clearances arrived in operations." Owner ~ Robert Gean
Design by Frank Kluk &
Sgt. Frank (?DeMello?)

1963 Misawa Dusters Motorcycle Club Patch Note the spelling of "motorcicle" - Machi "Engrish" strikes again!

1963 Motorcycle Federation All Japan (MCFAJ) Patch

1973
100 Mission Alley Patch

1974
Misawa Hawaii Club Patch

Motley Crew Patch
1974
Owner ~ Tom Beam

Misawa Bicentennial Patch, 1976

Army Language
School Crest
(now known as DLIFLC)

Army Language
School Pin
(now known as DLIFLC)

USAFSS Beaver Pin
Zero Defects Program
(no comment)

Misawa Short Timer Patch

Misawa Patch

Misawa R/C Club Patch

Misawa Pistol Club Patch, 1960

Misawa Golf Course Patch, 1974

1958 Misawa
Champion Pistoleers
Owner ~ Stan Morris

1959 Misawa Gun Club
Owner ~ Stan Morris

Omisawa
Rod & Gun Club
Owner ~ Stan Morris

1958, Misawa
Teen Small Bore Summer League
Owner ~ Stan Morris

1957
Nippon Beer Patch
Owner ~ Denny Arnold

Sapporo Beer Patch
(available with multiple oak leaf clusters)

1961
Sapporo Beer Patch
"Breakfast of Champions"
Owner ~ Steve Kelly

1966
Sapporo Beer Patch
"Breakfast of Champions"
Owner ~ John Alvey

1966
Three Dueces Patch
Owner ~ John Alvey

1966
Formula for
Chicken Crap
Owner ~ John Alvey
Worn of the sleeve of his T2 Jacket

1974-1975
Misawa Teen Club
Sayonara Patch

1974
Conroy Youth Center Patch

1974
Teen Club Patch

1974
Youth Baseball
Teen Division Champs

1973
Youth Football

1976
Girls Softball

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