Why we should keep the flag patch...

[RiverAux]

Nobody is going to think we're Army because of the flag patch.  They're going to assume we're Army because of the BDUs and the majority of the general public can't tell which service is which even when they've got a service tape on their chest. 

Besides, when we're wearing BDUs we already have to explain that we're the AF auxiliary since nothing on the BDUs even hints at a connection with the AF. 

[O-Rex]

Obviously the recent leadership upheaval has impacted uniforms (not to mention some wallets) and those currently in charge understand this. 

That being said, IMO, I don't foresee any radical changes when we transition to the ABU: blingage & doo-dads titillates many members, provides income opportunity for Vanguard/CAP, and pleases USAF by making us markedly distinctive.