117th Civil Engineer PRIME BEEF OCP Patch — Official USA-Made Air Force Insignia

The 117th Civil Engineer PRIME BEEF OCP Patch is an authentic Air Force insignia patch representing the 117th Air Refueling Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron and its PRIME BEEF rapid deployment mission. PRIME BEEF — Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force — designates the Air Force's elite civil engineer teams trained to deploy worldwide and establish or repair air bases in contingency environments. This OCP-colorway patch is designed for wear on the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform.

Why 117th CE Airmen & Collectors Choose This Patch

Whether you served with the 117th Civil Engineer Squadron out of Birmingham, Alabama, are honoring a family member's Air National Guard service, or collecting Air Force insignia, this patch delivers the authenticity and quality that military professionals demand. Manufactured in the USA to official Air Force specifications.

Product Details

• Unit: 117th Civil Engineer Squadron, PRIME BEEF
• Branch: U.S. Air Force / Air National Guard
• Color: OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) — approved for OCP uniforms
• Backing: Hook-and-loop (Velcro) for fast, secure attachment
• Made in the USA — manufactured to official Air Force military specifications

Wear & Display

OCP patches are worn on the Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform as a mark of unit and program affiliation. The Velcro backing allows for rapid, tool-free attachment and removal. This patch is equally at home in retirement shadow boxes, memorial displays, and Air Force Civil Engineer collections. Browse our full selection of Air Force insignia and Air Force tactical patches to complete your collection.

Complete Your PRIME BEEF & Civil Engineer Collection

Also available: the Civil Engineer PRIME BEEF Subdued Patch for subdued uniform wear. Browse all of our PRIME BEEF insignia and Civil Engineer patches to find matching items for your uniform or display.

About the 117th Air Refueling Wing

The 117th Air Refueling Wing is an Air National Guard unit based at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, Alabama. Its Civil Engineer Squadron provides PRIME BEEF-qualified engineers ready to deploy and sustain air base operations in support of the wing's KC-135 Stratotanker mission and broader Air Force contingency requirements.

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