(Direct from Squadron Mess): This is one of the 2009 WestPac Cruise patches created for “”””TEAM SHOGUN”””” and Airwing NINE (CVW-9). This was created for VFA-146 / VFA-147 / VFA-154 / VAW-112 / and VAQ-138 (and also for the other squadrons)……It says WESTPAC ’09 (top) and OPERATION: ENDURING BUDGET CUTS (bottom). it also shows all the flags of the countries they had port calls along the border. Only was able to obtain a few……This patch does not have velcro attached.
