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Official VAW-124 Bear Aces Christmas Chest Patch — Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 124 Holiday Chest Embroidered Patch
Bear Aces Christmas — now for the chest.
Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 124 (VAW-124) "Bear Aces" is a United States Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye squadron based at NAS Norfolk, Virginia, serving with Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8). This Christmas chest patch is the companion piece to the holiday shoulder patch, designed to be worn on the chest position of a flight suit or uniform during the festive season.
VAW-124's Bear Aces have one of the most distinctive and beloved identities in naval aviation. The bear mascot has appeared in countless variations over the years — from combat-ready warrior bear to this jolly Christmas edition. The chest patch tradition allows aircrew to display squadron identity in the standard chest position, complementing the shoulder patch for a complete holiday uniform look. As an airborne early warning squadron, VAW-124 operates the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to provide theater air and missile defense, strike coordination, and surface surveillance for the carrier strike group. Even during the holidays, the Bear Aces maintain combat readiness — but they do it with seasonal flair.
This chest-sized patch is perfectly proportioned for flight suit wear and pairs beautifully with the matching shoulder patch.
Perfect For: VAW-124 Bear Aces aircrews, E-2D Hawkeye squadrons, Christmas military patch collectors, and CVW-8 holiday memorabilia enthusiasts.
Chest-mounted holiday cheer — VAW-124.
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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