USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Embroidered
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**Legacy US Customs Caribbean Air Branch Original Patch**
The Caribbean Air Branch covered some of the most heavily trafficked drug corridors on earth. From Puerto Rico to the Virgin Islands and beyond, these crews ran overwater interdiction missions that most aviators never train for.
Operating from bases across the Caribbean, U.S. Customs air assets provided critical aerial surveillance and pursuit capabilities against drug trafficking organizations. The Caribbean Air Branch tracked fast boats, low-flying smuggling aircraft, and maritime vessels moving narcotics from South America through the island chain toward the U.S. mainland—a mission requiring exceptional overwater navigation skills and operational courage.
• **Type:** Embroidered patch capturing the original Caribbean Air Branch insignia
• **Backing:** Hook & loop (Velcro) for standard flight gear mounting
• **Durability:** Dense embroidery with lasting color integrity
• **Detail:** Original-issue design preserving early Caribbean operations heritage
• **Application:** Shadow boxes, display frames, flight jackets, collector walls
**Perfect For:** Caribbean Air Branch veterans, U.S. Customs aviation retirees, federal law enforcement collectors, and aviation history enthusiasts tracking the evolution of CBP air operations.
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.
If the product is officially licensed, it will say “Officially Licensed” in the title and/or in the product details. If it doesn’t, it’s still a legitimate product—just not part of a licensed program.
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.
