This is the red-bordered, white 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 patch does come with velcro already attached.

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

This is the subdued version of the squadron patch for HMM-164. The squadron was activated on September 13, 1985 at Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, California and assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 16. They relocated during 1995 to Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California and again during 1999 to MCAS Miramar, California. They have a long and storied history (as seen in Wikipedia), but have participated in many of our "Operations", and have since transitioned to the V-12 Osprey. This patch does have velcro attached.

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 Camp Pendleton (Formally "Skid Row"). They were one of the last USMC units to return home from Operation Desert Storm. This patch is the black 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.

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.