The history, evolution of the 14th FTW patch
In 1991, Gen. Merrill McPeak, chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force (1990-1994), embarked on a mission to review, simplify and standardize all unit emblems in DoD. As a result of his direction, the wing emblem had the laurel branches and black and white emblem removed, leaving only the stylized aircraft, gold stars, and the scroll.