Official USAF 953rd Reserve Support Squadron RSS Patch — United States Air Force 953rd Reserve Support Squadron Embroidered Patch The 953rd RSS — providing Reserve support to joint operations, bridging the gap between Air Force Reserve capability and combatant command requirements. The 953rd Reserve Support Squadron (953rd RSS) is a United States Air Force Reserve unit based in Norfolk, Virginia, providing Reserve support to joint military commands. The squadron's location in Norfolk places it in proximity to major joint command headquarters, including U.S. Joint Forces Command (now defunct) and U.S. Transportation Command elements, allowing Reserve airmen to directly augment joint staff operations. Reserve Support Squadrons provide trained Reserve personnel to augment active-duty staffs and commands, filling critical billets during exercises, operations, and day-to-day requirements. The 953rd RSS's airmen bring diverse civilian professional experience to their military roles, enhancing the joint staff's capability with skills and perspectives from the private sector, government, and academic institutions. The Air Force Reserve's Reserve Support Squadrons are a key component of the Total Force concept, ensuring that the Reserve can provide immediate, relevant support to combatant commands and joint operations without the need for full mobilization. The 953rd RSS represents this capability at the joint level, connecting Air Force Reserve talent with the highest levels of military command. Perfect For: 953rd RSS members and veterans, Air Force Reserve personnel, joint command staff augmentees, Norfolk-area military community, and USAF Reserve unit patch collectors. 953rd RSS — Reserve support at the joint level — bridging the force where it matters most.
