Tartan Help - Probably way to much info, but now I gotta zero in on this option

[KiltedSergeant]

The number one rule in picking a tartan is go with what you want. I normally go for non-clan related tartans myself. If you find a family history related tartan at some time, there is nothing that says you can only have one kilt. Many people have more then one. From what you listed about your search for a tartan that means something for you I would think these tartans could be a good starting point of tartans to look at:

U.S. 2001 Air Force https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4179
US Air Force Reserve Pipe Band https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4180

Well, like a few others here, I'm retired USAF- 20 years. I have a USAF kilt, but it should be noted that unlike the Marines and Army (don't know about Navy) There IS NO official USAF tartan. One can wear either of the two above, but mine is the "Lady Jane", or U.S. 2001 Air Force, which after I researched a bit seemed to be the one most often used, but the USAF Pipe Band (which sadly no longer exists, by the way) is a good choice as well. If you click the links you'll see the subtle differences.