USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Air Medal Patch — Embroidered Patch
Earned in the Sky
Every Air Medal represents a story — a mission flown, a risk taken, a duty performed in the unforgiving environment of aerial combat or operations. This patch variant honors the aircrew who accumulated these awards through sustained combat flying, where each sortie carried the potential for disaster and each safe return was earned through skill and courage.
The Air Medal system recognizes both individual acts and cumulative achievement in aerial flight. For combat helicopter crews in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, Air Medals accumulated through flight hours in hostile areas, with each numeral representing additional awards earned through continued exposure to enemy fire. For fixed-wing aircrew, the medal recognizes combat strike missions flown against defended targets. The Air Medal is particularly meaningful to the aviation community because it recognizes the unique dangers of aerial operations — the vulnerability of flight, the omnipresent threat of enemy fire, and the extraordinary skill required to operate complex aircraft in combat conditions.
Perfect For:
Air Medal recipients, combat flight veterans, multi-award aircrew, military aviation decorations collectors, helicopter and fixed-wing veterans, and aerial combat commemorators
Every sortie counted. Every medal earned.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
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Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
