USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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CH-53E Crew Chief 6173 "Manimal" shoulder patches - United States Marine Corps Military Occupational Specialty 6173 CH-53 Helicopter Crew Chief embroidered shoulder patch, honoring the Marines who keep the Super Stallion flying, fighting, and lifting.
Half man, half gorilla, all Marine. The Manimal callsign belongs to the CH-53 crew chief community, a tight group of MOS 6173 specialists who own the back of the biggest helicopter in the western world and make sure it comes home every time.
The CH-53E Super Stallion is the Marine Corps heavy-lift workhorse, built to move troops, vehicles, artillery, and outsized cargo from ship to shore and deep into contested territory. The crew chief behind MOS 6173 is the aircraft's plane captain, door gunner, load master, and in-flight mechanic rolled into one. Before the pilots ever strap in, the crew chief has already completed pre-flight inspections, accounted for every passenger and piece of cargo, and confirmed the aircraft is ready to execute. In the back of the aircraft, that same Marine manages the cabin, mans the gun, and keeps the mission moving regardless of conditions. The Manimal nickname captures exactly what the job demands: a combination of mechanical precision, physical endurance, and combat readiness that few other aviation roles require. Super Stallion crew chiefs have supported amphibious raids, combat logistics, special operations inserts, and humanitarian relief across decades of Marine Corps deployments, earning a reputation as the quiet professionals who carry the load so the rest of the force can move.
Perfect for MOS 6173 veterans, active-duty CH-53 crew chiefs, Super Stallion maintainers, Marine heavy helicopter squadron alumni, HMH unit collectors, flight-line gear displays, shadow boxes, reunion tables, and anyone who wants to honor the Marines who live in the back of the biggest rotary-wing aircraft in the fleet. It also makes a meaningful gift for families and supporters who understand what it takes to keep a three-engine, seven-blade heavy-lift helicopter mission-ready every single day.
Manimal pride, stitched into every thread, earned in the back of the Super Stallion.
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.
