Post-WWII 1950's & 1960's US Air Force uniform photos

[patches]

Staff Sergeant Laurie Clemmons USAF  Vietnam 1971-72. A American Forces Vietnam Network DJ  of The Dawnbuster Show. AFVN out of Saigon.

[patches]

On 6/1/2024 at 12:28 AM, patches said:

This is Staff Sergeant Tommy Miles earlier in like 1966, seems to have already served a tour by virtue of his Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

And at his retirement

[seanmc1114]

On 6/1/2024 at 12:28 AM, patches said:

This is Staff Sergeant Tommy Miles earlier in like 1966, seems to have already served a tour by virtue of his Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

 

6 hours ago, patches said:

And at his retirement

Notice he's wearing an oak leaf cluster on his Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ribbon in both pictures. I don't believe that has ever been the authorized device to denote multiple awards of that medal,

[patches]

Thee USAF Drill Team, Bolling Air Base ,Washington, D.C.,late 1950s. Of note is their Plain White Web Belts with equally Plain Nickel Belt Buckles, the White Double Chin Straps of their Service Caps, M1903 Springfield Rifles, and Chromed Bayonets

[patches]

At some unmentioned Air Base in the late 50s, a Guard Detail Falls In,

 

Note the odd mixture of Sage Greens and Khakis being worn, and without Boots being Bloused, that's if their wearing Combat Boots, they very well could be wearing those Air Force Ankle Boots.

[atb]

On 11/3/2024 at 9:59 AM, seanmc1114 said:

 

Notice he's wearing an oak leaf cluster on his Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ribbon in both pictures. I don't believe that has ever been the authorized device to denote multiple awards of that medal,

And, no National Defense Service Medal ribbon?

[mysteriousoozlefinch]

I've been hunting a transition era uniform and picked up this one not long ago with trousers and cap.  1946 Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot tag, gold collar discs, new Sergeant chevrons, and a round US Air Force Europe shoulder patch.

 

[Wailuna]

On 11/3/2024 at 6:59 AM, seanmc1114 said:

Notice he's wearing an oak leaf cluster on his Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ribbon in both pictures. I don't believe that has ever been the authorized device to denote multiple awards of that medal,

Here is the link to Sergeant Miles's Find-a-Grave entry:  190080975

[theetatkuldiloke]

Here's my undated woman's blue jacket and slacks with matching laundry numbers.

 

Here's a funny thing, I got the jacket since January and only managed to get a pair of slacks just a few days ago, I was so surprised to see the matching laundry numbers on both clothings!

 

However, the stock no. and fonts color used on the labels are different, maybe she got issued another pair of slacks?

[Marshallj]

Not sure of the date but here is an Air Policeman working a gate in Pakistan. 

[patches]

On 7/4/2025 at 8:52 PM, Marshallj said:

Not sure of the date but here is an Air Policeman working a gate in Pakistan. 

Would it be at this place?

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PAF_Camp_Badaber

[TouchnGo]

Greetings All,

    In the works since 2016, Lance Young and Team (Dave Shultz, Johnny Schlund and Jack Waid) are in final stages of publication.  Will likely be available by the end of January 2026.  We are hoping sooner.

 

 

Into the Blue Working Cover.pdf

[rd12]

These pictures are from a yearbook I have from the Sixth Bomb Wing (H), Walker AFB, 1954. They show a nice assortment of USAF uniforms.

Here's the cover of the book and a color photo of a pre-flight check.

 

[rd12]

Here we have pictures of cold weather gear from a training flight to Thule Air Base.

 

[rd12]

Some random shop pics, gear issue, and flight debrief.

 

[Régis]

Hello Is it possible to get more information about this shirt? Thank you.

[mysteriousoozlefinch]

Not really my area of expertise, but at least in later years Army SSI was usually a sign of being assigned as a FAC/TACP to that unit.

[patches]

On 1/15/2026 at 5:34 PM, mysteriousoozlefinch said:

Not really my area of expertise, but at least in later years Army SSI was usually a sign of being assigned as a FAC/TACP to that unit.

Correct, it goes as far back as Korea I believe.

 

Here's a mid to late 60s one 2nd Arnd Div at Ft Hood Texas,

 

There is also floating around photos etc in various topics of this, like I recall a 4th Infantry Division, Full Color I think, patch worn by an USAF officer In Country in the Central Highlands, but can't find that one.

[Régis]

Ok

 

Thanks you 

[Régis]

Hello, what exactly should I type into Google to see other examples of this type of shirt, jacket, etc.? Thank you

[patches]

On 1/17/2026 at 1:12 AM, Régis said:

Hello, what exactly should I type into Google to see other examples of this type of shirt, jacket, etc.? Thank you

Do you mean the pattern of shirt? Or Air Force Fatique Shirts with the Army Patches on them?

[mikie]

On 12/21/2025 at 3:38 PM, rd12 said:

Here we have pictures of cold weather gear from a training flight to Thule Air Base.

 

Hi. Do you happen to have any date info on this photo? I recently bought a 1966 contract Air Force overcoat and would love to see one in contemporary use. Thanks!

mikie

 

[Régis]

6 hours ago, patches said:

Vous parlez du motif de la chemise ? Ou des chemises de treillis de l’armée de l’air avec les écussons de l’armée de terre ?

Air Force camouflage shirts with Army patches?

[rd12]

On 1/18/2026 at 5:56 PM, mikie said:

 

mikie,

The yearbook states they were in Thule , Greenland in October 1953 and again in February 1954 so this picture is from one of those maneuvers. 

[patches]

22 hours ago, Régis said:

Air Force camouflage shirts with Army patches?

Oui