This is the squadron patch for HMLA-369. They are attached to MAG-39, located at MCAS Camp Pendleton and were activated 1 Apr 72 as HMA-369. They were then redesignated HMLA-369, 15 Sept 87. They are a highly decorated unit from Vietnam to present with involvement in Southeast Asia Evac, April 1975 to Desert Shield/Desert Storm to Operation Restore Hope - Somalia. This patch already has the velcro on the back.

This is the subdued version of the squadron patch for HMLA-369. They are attached to MAG-39, located at MCAS Camp Pendleton and were activated 1 Apr 72 as HMA-369. They were then redesignated HMLA-369, 15 Sept 87. They are a highly decorated unit from Vietnam to present with involvement in Southeast Asia Evac, April 1975 to Desert Shield/Desert Storm to Operation Restore Hope - Somalia. This patch already has the velcro on the back.

This is the gray version of the squadron patch for HMLA-369. They are attached to MAG-39, located at MCAS Camp Pendleton and were activated 1 Apr 72 as HMA-369. They were then redesignated HMLA-369, 15 Sept 87. They are a highly decorated unit from Vietnam to present with involvement in Southeast Asia Evac, April 1975 to Desert Shield/Desert Storm to Operation Restore Hope - Somalia.

The 'Coyotes' of HMLA-775 are a Marine Air Reserve unit located at MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA and report to MAG-46 located at MCAS El Toro, CA. They participated in Desert Storm operating out of King Abdul Aziz air base, Saudi Arabia. This patch is the color version of the squadron patch and already has the velcro on the back.

The 'Coyotes' of HMLA-775 are a Marine Air Reserve unit located at MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA and report to MAG-46 located at MCAS El Toro, CA. They participated in Desert Storm operating out of King Abdul Aziz air base, Saudi Arabia. This patch is the subdued version of the squadron patch and already has the velcro on the back.

The 'Coyotes' of HMLA-775 are a Marine Air Reserve unit located at MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA and report to MAG-46 located at MCAS El Toro, CA. They participated in Desert Storm operating out of King Abdul Aziz air base, Saudi Arabia. This patch is the detachment version of the squadron patch for those deployed with det "A".

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were implemented with side-scanning radar in '92 for search capabilities. This is the color version of their squadron patch.

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were implemented with side-scanning radar in '92 for search capabilities. This is the subdued version of their squadron patch.

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were implemented with side-scanning radar in '92 for search capabilities. This is the desert version of their pilot nametag worn when they deploy to the desert.

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were implemented with side-scanning radar in '92 for search capabilities. This is the desert version of their "horsehead" patch worn when they deploy to the desert.

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were implemented with side-scanning radar in '92 for search capabilities. This is the subdued version of their "horsehead" patch.

This is the HM-14 patch created for their "Great Himalayan Flying Club". Not sure of the story behind it.......

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were one of the squadrons called upon after Desert Storm to clear mines from the Gulf. This is one of their detachment patches created for their Det-II while onboard the USS Iwo Jima and it states "Hurricane Chasers" along the bottom.

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were one of the squadrons called upon after Desert Storm to clear mines from the Gulf. This is one of their detachment patches created for their Det-II while onboard the USS Iwo Jima and it states "Southbound Troopers" on the diagonal stripe, very similar to the Army's Air Cavalry.

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were one of the squadrons called upon after Desert Storm to clear mines from the Gulf. This is the detachment patch created for their det down to Panama in 2005 while onboard the USS Bataan (LHD-5).

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were one of the squadrons called upon after Desert Storm to clear mines from the Gulf. This is the "workup" patch they made for the Combined Joint Task Force Exercise in 2004 off the East Coast.

The 'Sea Stallions' were established in May 1978 and currently fly the MH-53E Sea Stallion out of NAS Norfolk, VA. They were one of the squadrons called upon after Desert Storm to clear mines from the Gulf. This is the ""Endless Summer" patch for 2004 that described their ops tempo.

This patch denotes the fact that HM-14 tows minesweepers through minefields to detect and detonate ones they find.

This is the color version of the squadron patch for HMM-161 that flies the CH-46 out of MCAS Tustin, CA. They operate under MAG-16 in support of the 3d Marine Division at Camp Pendleton. They flew combat support missions during Operation Desert Storm out of Kind Abdul Aziz naval air base.

This is the desert version of the squadron patch for HMM-161 that flies the CH-46 out of MCAS Tustin, CA. They operate under MAG-16 in support of the 3d Marine Division at Camp Pendleton. They flew combat support missions during Operation Desert Storm out of Kind Abdul Aziz naval air base.

This is the desert version of the "TAQADDUM, IRAQ" detachment patch for HMM-161 that flies the CH-46 out of MCAS Tustin, CA. They operate under MAG-16 in support of the 3d Marine Division at Camp Pendleton. They flew combat support missions during Operation Desert Storm out of King Abdul Aziz naval air base.

This is the "Club Iraq XXX" patch for HMM-161 that flies the CH-46 out of MCAS Tustin, CA. They operate under MAG-16 in support of the 3d Marine Division at Camp Pendleton. This patch was created during one of their many deployments to Iraq and states "Three Combat Deployments...I got the X".

This is the 200 NVG hours patch created for HMM-161 that flies the CH-46 out of MCAS Tustin, CA. They operate under MAG-16 in support of the 3d Marine Division at Camp Pendleton. They flew combat support missions during Operation Desert Storm out of King Abdul Aziz naval air base, but this was created during one of their many deployments to "Club Iraq". It states along the top "The Freaks Come Out at Night".

This is the 400 NVG hours patch created for HMM-161 that flies the CH-46 out of MCAS Tustin, CA. They operate under MAG-16 in support of the 3d Marine Division at Camp Pendleton. They flew combat support missions during Operation Desert Storm out of King Abdul Aziz naval air base, but this was created during one of their many deployments to "Club Iraq". It states along the top "The Freaks Come Out at Night".

This is the 500 NVG hours patch created for HMM-161 that flies the CH-46 out of MCAS Tustin, CA. They operate under MAG-16 in support of the 3d Marine Division at Camp Pendleton. They flew combat support missions during Operation Desert Storm out of King Abdul Aziz naval air base, but this was created during one of their many deployments to "Club Iraq". It states along the top "The Freaks Come Out at Night".

This is the color version of the squadron patch for the HMM-163 'Ridgerunners' that fly the CH-46E Sea Knight out of MCAS Camp Pendleton (Formally "Skid Row") under MAG-16. They are used for the vertical insertion of Marine combat troops on the battlefield and other locations.

This is the subdued version of the squadron patch for the HMM-163 'Ridgerunners' that fly the CH-46E Sea Knight out of MCAS Camp Pendleton (Formally "Skid Row") under MAG-16. They are used for the vertical insertion of Marine combat troops on the battlefield and other locations.

This is the subdued version of the squadron patch for HMM-164 that fly the CH-46E Sea Knight out of MCAS Camp Pendleton (Formally "Skid Row") under MAG-16. They are used for the vertical insertion of Marine combat troops on the battlefield and other locations. During Operation Desert Storm, they were embarked on the USS Okinawa in the Persian Gulf

HMM-261 flies the CH-46E out of MCAS New River, NC under MAG-26. They support the ground combat forces of the 2d Marine Division at Camp LeJeune, NC. These patches where the "det patches" for the CH-53 ("Shitters") aircrew and maintainers assigned to HMM-261 in late 2001-to mid 2002. At this time the squadron was a composite squadron for a deployment. The CH-53 detachment was comprised of personnel from 2 different HMH squadrons (HMH-461 & HMH-464). When this patches where designed a small difference was added to each to recognize each persons "Mother" squadron. Those from HMH-461 got the "CJ" patch (CJ being HMH-461's tail MODEX) and those from HMH-464 received the "EN" patch (EN being HMH-464's tail MODEX).

HMM-261 flies the CH-46E out of MCAS New River, NC under MAG-26. They support the ground combat forces of the 2d Marine Division at Camp LeJeune, NC. These patches where the "det patches" for the CH-53 ("Shitters") aircrew and maintainers assigned to HMM-261 in late 2001-to mid 2002. At this time the squadron was a composite squadron for a deployment. The CH-53 detachment was comprised of personnel from 2 different HMH squadrons (HMH-461 & HMH-464). When this patches where designed a small difference was added to each to recognize each persons "Mother" squadron. Those from HMH-461 got the "CJ" patch (CJ being HMH-461's tail MODEX) and those from HMH-464 received the "EN" patch (EN being HMH-464's tail MODEX).

HMM-261 flies the CH-46E out of MCAS New River, NC under MAG-26. They support the ground combat forces of the 2d Marine Division/22nd MEU at Camp LeJeune, NC. This patch came from one of their latest deployments. It states 22MEU (SOC) LF6F '02 at the top and HMM-261 (REIN) at the bottom.

HMM-261 flies the CH-46E out of MCAS New River, NC under MAG-26. They support the ground combat forces of the 2d Marine Division/22nd MEU at Camp LeJeune, NC. This is the "heartbreak" patch for the snake-eaters.

HMM-263 flies the CH-46E helicopter under the watchful eyes of MAG-26 out of MCAS New River, NC in support of ground forces of the 2nd Marine Division stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC.

HMM-264 flies the CH-46F Sea Knight under MAG-26 guidance in support of the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, NC. This is the color version of their squadron patch.

HMM-264 flies the CH-46F Sea Knight under MAG-26 guidance in support of the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, NC. This is the desert version of their squadron patch.

HMM-264 flies the CH-46F Sea Knight under MAG-26 guidance in support of the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, NC. This is the desert version of their squadron keychain.

HMM-268 operates under MAG-16 and is a long-time operator of the CH-46E Sea Knight out of MCAS Camp Pendleton (Formally "Skid Row"). They were one of the last USMC units to return home from Operation Desert Storm. This patch is the color version of the squadron patch and does not have the velcro on the back.

HMM-268 operates under MAG-16 and is a long-time operator of the CH-46E Sea Knight out of MCAS Tustin, CA. They were one of the last USMC units to return home from Operation Desert Storm. This patch is the subdued version of the squadron patch and does not have the velcro on the back.

This is the subdued version of the 'Purple Fox' patch for HMM-364. They fly the CH-46e under MAG-24 out of MCAS Camp Pendleton (Formally "Skid Row") in support of the ground forces.

HMM-365 operates under MAG-16 and is a long-time operator of the CH-46E Sea Knight out of MCAS New River, NC. They were one of the last USMC units to return home from Operation Desert Storm. This patch is the desert version of the squadron patch and does not have the velcro on the back.

This is the subdued version of the squadron patch for HMM-774 'Wild Goose'(s). They are based out of NAS Norfolk, VA and fly the CH-46E Sea Knight under the guidance of MAG-42.

This is the squadron patch for the "Windwalkers". They are one of the helo training squadrons for the USMC. Don't have a whole lot of info on them right now.

This is the USMC training squadron for those who will work on and fly the Huey and Cobra helicopters. They are located at MCAS Camp Pendleton. This patch is the color version of the squadron patch and already has the velcro on the back.

This is the USMC training squadron for those who will work on and fly the Huey and Cobra helicopters. They are located at MCAS Camp Pendleton. This patch is the subdued version of the squadron patch and already has the velcro on the back.

This is the squadron patch for HMX-1. They are the ones who fly the President of the United States onboard "Marine ONE" out of Andrews AFB, MD.

This is the medium sized Detachment patch for the USMC LF6F 1-03 Super Stallion Det patch. It states "WE WILL REMEMBER".

This is the large sized Detachment patch for the USMC LF6F 1-03 Super Stallion Det patch. It states "WE WILL REMEMBER".

This is the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron patch for MALS-39. This patch is the color version of the squadron patch and already has the velcro on the back.

This is the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron patch for MALS-39. This patch is the subdued version of the squadron patch and already has the velcro on the back.