USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Official VP-44 Laging Fire Combo Patch — US Navy Patrol Squadron Maritime Patrol Aviation Embroidered Patch
"Laging Fire" — the Golden Pelicans of VP-44, always ready, always on station.
Patrol Squadron 44 (VP-44), the "Golden Pelicans," was a U.S. Navy maritime patrol squadron with the motto "Laging Fire" (Tagalog for "Always Ready"). VP-44 operated the P-3 Orion and conducted anti-submarine warfare, surface surveillance, and maritime reconnaissance missions from bases across the Atlantic and Pacific. The Golden Pelicans deployed extensively during the Cold War, tracking Soviet submarine activity and maintaining the Navy's vast maritime patrol network. VP-44 was disestablished as part of the post-Cold War consolidation of the patrol aviation community, but the squadron's legacy and distinctive motto endure among maritime patrol veterans.
Perfect For:
VP-44 Golden Pelicans veterans, P-3 Orion aircrew, Cold War maritime patrol aviators, and US Navy legacy patrol squadron patch collectors.
Laging Fire. Always ready.
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.
