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180th Airlift Squadron unit patch

Originally uploaded as 180AS.gif on 21 Sep 2006 by Colgator. This new version is in the PNG format and is the exact same quality as the original but with a smaller file size.

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This image is a work of an U.S. Air Force Airman or employee, taken or made during the course of the person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain.

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Lt Col John B. Logan, Commander of the 180th Bombardment Squadron (L), announced a competition in 1949 for a new unit patch insignia. The winning submission was designed by Miss Francine Townsend who won a $50 savings bond for her winning submission.

• The line through the center represents the 180th since a semi-circle is 180 degrees.
• The mule represents Missouri.
• The saddlebags represent the city of Saint Joseph, the home of the Pony Express.
• The goggles and earphones represent a flying unit.
• The original insignia had bombs in the saddlebags symbolizing the bombardment mission of the 180th at that time
• Over the years, the unit patch has been modified as the 180th mission changed.

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