And there is no better place to begin, he has apparently concluded, than on the lapels of his aides suit jackets. Shop for customizable army security agency clothing on zazzle. United states kagnew station asmara eritrea cloth badge patch an original cloth badge from a large collection. Signal, jan and april 1965 first anniversary for stratcom the worldwide strategic communications command stratcom was upgraded to a major army command on march 1, 1964 following the reorganization of all army communicationselectronics in early 1964. This patch was given to me by jim hood, who ran the oasis club from 4953. Are you looking for a patch novelty pin to add to your military memorabilia collection. United states army hospital asmara kagnew station unit crest honored to serve. Asmara kagnew station hospital unit crest honored to. Army store army hats, army shirts, army dog tags, and. This cap would be a great gift idea for active duty military and military veterans who have proudly served or are now serving their country.
Below you will find a very large selection of military lapel pins to include marine corps, u. In all kagnew sprawled over 3,400 acres 14 km2 containing eight fenced or walled tracts. Before i left the 447th battalion to frankfurt am main airport on reassignment my c. If you need assistance ordering or would like to order by telephone please call us toll free at 18008645062 and one of our customer service representatives will assist you. Our army selection of these pins, badges and awards is extensive and as always your satisfaction is guaranteed. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Feel free to contact our facility with any questions you may have. Buy us military lapel pins, patches and decals from the us flag store. Vn4 patch is in full color, is fully embroidered with a cut edge. Feel free to shop directly on our site or to call us with. Rare mcb3 phu bai vietnam 1968 tour cruise album seabees runnin roos. United states army infantry tank officers lapel insignia lapel insignia. Vets supply line 10550 county road 81 suite 218 maple grove mn 55369.
Military pins, patches, coins and medals military best. The insignia design is derived from the coat of arms authorized for a unit. Kagnew station became home for over 5,000 american citizens at a time during its peak years of operation during the 1960s. Tm is a privately constructed, and closed database available. Army communications agency usaca, which was redesignated the u. I have a limited number of duplicate patches for sale at. The sole purpose of this website is devoted to reuniting old living friends of the.
Please take a moment and share what you like or don. Its hf transmitters could send and relay signals across both the atlantic and pacific oceans and it was occupied by both the usn and usa. Before it was kagnew station situated in the eritrean highlands in asmara was radio marina, the italian naval communications station supporting their base at massawa on the red sea. I have a limited number of duplicate patches for sale at the us army patches store web site. Army and are officially known as distinctive unit insignia although most soldiers refer to them as unit crests. Get the best deals on military patch lot when you shop the largest online selection at. Free shipping to addresses in the continental us you are currently on the web site of my personal collection of military insignia. United states 5010th cam squadron cloth patch badge usaf. A photo submitted by terry nelson to shows the military staff at massawa ttu, circa 1970. Below, youll find a large assortment of military lapel pin, patches, coins, medals, attachments and more. The venomous despot dia and the kagnew station cia. Those patches with a border around them link to a larger image. Get a free quote for a custom embroidered patch or ironon patch. Feel free to contact our facility with any questions.
Kagnew station army base, asmara, ethiopia, east africa. Various wearware with the kagnew station emblem emblazoned thereon. I was wondering if any of you have an example of a kagnew station patched uniform or a uniform idd to a maag ethiopia vet i dont believe there was an ssi for this unit nor have i seen a crest for the standard maag patch that says ethiopia. Trusted by 1,000,000 military veteran shoppers since 2000. Products under international flag lapel pins category are authentic usa made. Us military lapel pins, patches and decals online stores, inc. Overlooked military surplus us army kagnew station patch. Kagnew station and maag ethiopia eritrea uniforms u. Our military pins are used on caps, as tie clipsclasps and more commonly on lapels and collars. If you have any photos you would like to see on the site let me know. I do not believe we have a more remote station of our armed forces than kagnew station in asmara, ethiopia. Are you looking for someone who is or was in kagnew station. Kagnew station, asmara, ethiopia one hell of a remote. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Army general william westmoreland kagnew station by august 1970 i had no idea what to expect. And to all local civilians who helped keep the machinery of kagnew in motion. The patches and pins below are not in my possession and are only scaned images. Gone but not forgotten collection wandering i store.
I have seen plenty of kagnew station patches, but i have only seen one example on a uniform. Dedicated to all asa, afss, nsg, stratcom soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, civilians, and dependents who were at kagnew station, asmara, ethiopia now eritrea, and like us, will never forget the island above the clouds. United states 5010th cam squadron cloth patch badge usaf insignia ww2. United states kagnew station asmara eritrea cloth badge patch. International flag lapel pins category flag world inc.
This kagnew station decal is made in the usa at our facilities in scottsboro, alabama. Thanks to mac mcdaniel and all the contributors for making this site possible. Only to former members of the army security agency 19451976. I verified it at that time in official army documents as the mecom patch. Then the services of supply patch, also unofficially known as special services, was used until asa got the gazelle patch approved in the 195455 era. The kagnew station bowling alley featured human pin setters. Insignia of the 303rd radio research batallion vietnam various wear and ware for any veteran of the army security agency or any vietnam radio research unit be sure to. Kagnew station was a huge cold war electronic listening station at asmara, nearly on the equator and at an altitude of 7,300 feet 2200m above sea level, an ideal site for its 2500acre 10 sq km antenna farm. Cuomo is urging his staff members to accessorize in the name of reforming the culture of state government, naturally. Kagnew station, operated by the united states army, is said to have no tactical armaments bigger than a salute cannon that shoots. All personnel assigned to the organization wear the insignia.
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