Large vs Small Air Force Command Patch Timeline

[hzamar]

When did the AF switch from the large command patches to the smaller version?

I've tried to search it on the forum but I am probably typing in words that don't match the posts that would help.

Thanks,
Herb

[Scott C.]

My first operational assignment out of USAF pilot training in early 1984 was in MAC, and we were wearing the smaller size patch then. Many MAC C-130 crewmember back then also wore a 1/4-size MAC patch hidden underneath the full-size patch that said, "Lil' MAC" for Little MAC.

[Randy]

The 4" to 3" sizes to MAJCOM patches occured about 1970. Of course, it took a few years to get everyone compliant. The ANG in particular, some guys wore the larger one to the late 70s.

 

Randy

[hzamar]

Cool. Thank you for the responses. I've always wondered when the change-over occurred. It's always cool to find an old fatigue top with the big, color, command patch on it.