2701 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE SQUADRON - EOD - 1958-1994 - HILL AFB + COLD WAR ERA

Description

2701 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE SQUADRON - EOD - 1958-1994
- HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH
-  COLD WAR + END OF AN ERA!
This is the real deal, genuine period patch
NOT an Overseas Knockoff!; Reproduction! or Fakes!
FREE:  2701 EOD Squadron Small Decal/Sticker when you purchase the patch!
Subdued Patch
Condition is
NEW
NO GLUE
on back of patch!
Patch is made in the USA!
Unit emblem/patch certified by The Institute Of Heraldry (TIOH)
Note#1: Attached are color images for comparison purposes only
Note#2: The unit patch has not been worn on a USAF uniform for 27 years
Note#3: The phrase “Initial Success or Total Failure” has long served as the
unofficial motto of Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians in the U.S. military
Color Unit Patches came off the USAF utility uniforms during the late 1970s
After mid 1985 Color patches were worn only on Duty Flight Suites & Flight Jackets
Subdued unit patches started appearing on USAF utility uniforms during the early 1980s
In 2007 USAF prohibited unit patches on the Airman Battle Uniforms (ABU)
As of 2018 the USAF has adopted the U.S. Army Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) Uniform, authorizing unit patches once again
Squadron was operational from 1958 to 1994, 36 years
Unit was stationed at Hill Air Force Base, Utah
Assigned to the 2849 Air Base Group
Motto: 'SEMPER PRONTUS', Latin for ALWAYS READY
Unit Awards & Decorations:
- Earned Four Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards
The Emblem/Insignia diagram is a U.S. Military Badge worn by EOD personnel,
(Bomb, Lighting & Wreath)