OIF USAF MEDICAL PATCH

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This patch was recently sold on the forum and when I saw it, I had to buy it. The patch identifies the commander of the 447th EMEDS as COL Pond. Doc Pond was my medical group commander when I was in the Air Guard several years ago.

 

I contacted him about the patch and he said that it was designed by another Air Guard officer from the Michigan Air National Guard and these were made in Iraq. I was a little surprised by that as it is very well made. Looking on eBay, I have only seen one other offered for sale, so it doesn't appear that these are being churned out somewhere. Anyway, its good to be able to get the background on the design of a patch.