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USAF Security Forces Wood Police Badge: A Brief History

The United States Air Force (USAF) is a very large and diverse organization—one that requires special services to keep operations running properly so they can continue to maintain air superiority during combat.

The 101st Airborne Division ("Screaming Eagles") is a modular light infantry division of the United States Army trained for air assault operations. During World War II, it was renowned for its role in Operation Overlord.

The Betsy Ross Controversy: What Everybody Ought to Know

There’s nothing better than walking the brisk, vibrant streets of Philadelphia in October.

I recently had the chance to visit the city for the first time, and growing up on the west coast, it was one of the most historic places I’d ever seen. If you’ve been there, you understand.

What Does The Thin Red Line Mean for Firefighters?

If you’ve been a Patriot Wood customer for long, you probably know that one of our most popular wood flags is the Blue Thin Line Wood Flag commemorating fallen law enforcement officers and symbolizing the relationship of law enforcement in the community as the protectors of civilians from criminal elements. What you may not know is that the Thin Blue Line emblem also gave birth to the the "Thin Red Line," which refers to the fire department. So, what does that mean for firefighters?

Why the Most Decorated NYPD Cop in History Is Talking About Our Thin Blue Line Flag

Have you ever seen a black sticker, patch, or flag with a thin blue line horizontally stretched across?

If so, you’ve seen the monumental Thin Blue Line—a symbol used by law enforcement to commemorate fallen officers. Symbolic of the relationship between police and their community, the blue center line represents law enforcement, the top black stripe represents the public while the bottom represents the criminals.