Please consider helping these following two charities:

1 - Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) CFC#11425
For all you Active Duty and Civil Servants out there, here is an excellent choice to make when the CFC Drive comes around again. Founded in 2003, WWP’s purpose is to raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured service members aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. (http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org) (877-958-2233)

 2 - Help The Afghan Children (HTAC) CFC#10890
Here is another excellent choice to make when the CFC Drive comes around.  HTAC is dedicated to improving the lives of children in Afghanistan through quality education and helping them become educated, healthy, productive citizens. (http://www.helptheafghanchildren.org)

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Patch Manufacturers:
 (The only 2 that I recommend)

1-  http://www.progspec.com
Progressive Specialties is one of the true "Good Guys".  Brian has a bunch of experience making US Military patches as well as Class patches and is very competitively priced.  Look at his website for samples of his work.  He is located in Georgia, has fast turn around times and supports this site with patches.

2- http://www.esnacko.com
e-Snacko.com is another one of the true "Good Guys".  Cory is dedicated to helping the military member get the patches they need at fair pricing.  Customer support and fast service are a forte here.  Cory is very familiar with Class Patches, is a military member himself and also supports this site with patches.


****The following manufacturers are the ones to stay away from****
(either they do not deliver as promised or they cannot be trusted to keep their word or agreements):
- Squadron Flight Shops-
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Here are some of my favorite sites

Air Force Navigator & Observer Association (AFNOA)
AFNOA is an association of US Air Force Navigators, Observers, EWOs, WSOs, and CSOs [First Combat System Operators (CSOs) start training 30 September 2004]. AFNOA currently has about 1200 members from World War II to current active duty, guard and reserve navigators. As a member, you receive a quarterly newsletter, DR Ahead, and the opportunity to participate in activities with fellow aviators.
http://www.afnoa.org


RIO RIVER RATS
http://www.rioriverrats.com
This is a super cool site made by and dedicated to the members of UPT Class 71-06 from Laredo AFB, TX. There is also a flight video of T37 & T38 flying that should not be missed. Definately should stop by and check it out.


ROBINS AFB Museum of Aviation
http://www.museumofaviation.org
As a volunteer at the Museum of Aviation here in Warner Robins GA, I always recommend that people stop here to see all that we have to offer for free.  There are 4 buildings with many exhibits and over 100 aircraft both inside and out.  They offer self-guided and guided tours Tuesday through Saturday. The Museum is open Monday thru Sunday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. It is the number two Air Force Museum behind the Dayton museum at Wright Patterson.


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SCAMMER ALERT
If you should be contacted by a Mr. Scott Nipper from Columbus Mississippi, do not send him any patches. He is contacting veterans, especially from Webb AFB and asking you to donate older patches to his collection. When you do, he turns around and sells them on and off ebay. He is not collecting but doing this strictly for monetary gain! (email me for photographic proof) .... BEWARE!