Squadron Patches

Within the United States Air Force pilot training programs, there are multiple classes a year, filled with about 30 student (“stud”) pilots. Each class builds a connection with their classmates through trust, teamwork, hardships, and fun times. Based on these experiences, each class gets to design a patch that represents their time together. I had the honor and privilege of helping these young “studs.”

The patch designs featured below were created during my professional career for various squadrons in accordance with their experience during their time in training. The patches were also required to include the planes that are flown during their training (the T-6 and the T-38), as well as their class number and all flags of the students’ respective countries that made up their class.

Patch Designs

Who: Various Squadrons at Sheppard Air Force Base for the ENJJPT Program.

When: 2020-2022

How: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Procreate

The following design was created for the 23-01 Class. They asked for their patch to be based on the infamous movie Forrest Gump.

Patch for the 23-01 Class

The FAIP Patch

This patch was created for the First-Assignment Instructor Pilots (FAIP*) at ENJJPT. They wanted a patch that combined the “Air Education & Training Command” patch with their 89th Flying Training Squadron patch to wear for fun on Fridays.

The images above were provided by the client.