71B Gun God Patch
MOS 71B "Gun God" Ordnance Qualification Patch
The "Gun God" patch celebrates the Marine Corps aviation ordnance professionals — the men and women who build, maintain, load, and deliver the weapons that give Marine aviation its lethal punch. The MOS 71B designation refers to aviation ordnance Marines, the specialists responsible for every bomb, missile, rocket, and round that goes on Marine Corps aircraft. Their unofficial motto, "IYAOYAS" ("If You Ain't Ordnance, You Ain't Sh*t"), reflects the fierce pride ordnance Marines take in their critical and dangerous work.
Aviation ordnance Marines serve in Marine Aviation Logistics Squadrons (MALS) and aboard operational squadrons across the Marine Corps, from HMLA attack helicopter squadrons to VMFA fighter-attack squadrons. They handle everything from AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and AGM-114 Hellfire anti-armor missiles to GBU precision-guided bombs, 20mm cannon ammunition, and 2.75-inch rockets. Working in extreme heat, bitter cold, and often under combat conditions, these Marines ensure that every weapon system is properly assembled, tested, and ready to deliver on target.
This "Gun God" patch, associated with ordnance professionals supporting skid-kid (light attack helicopter) operations and MALS maintenance, represents the lethal expertise and unwavering professionalism of Marine aviation's weapons specialists.
Perfect For: Marine aviation ordnance technicians (MOS 6500/71B), MALS ordnance personnel, HMLA squadron ordnance Marines, IYAOYAS enthusiasts, and Marine Corps aviation maintenance collectors.
Celebrating the ordnance Marines whose expertise and dedication ensure that every weapon delivers devastating firepower on target, every time.