Buy Official HMLA-369 Gunfighters Patch

Product Information

This is a 3" patch, with hook & loop.

Product Description

Official HMLA-369 Gunfighters Flightline Qual Patches — Earning Your Spot on the Gunfighters' Flight Line

The Gunfighters earned their callsign in Vietnam. You earn your place on their flight line one qualification at a time.

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 (HMLA-369) — the 'Gunfighters' — is one of the Marine Corps' most combat-experienced light attack helicopter squadrons, flying the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter and UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, under Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The Gunfighters trace their lineage to the Vietnam War, where Marine helicopter crews earned the 'Gunfighter' callsign through aggressive close air support and armed escort missions in some of the most dangerous flying environments in the world. The squadron has deployed repeatedly to the Middle East and Southwest Asia, flying combat missions in support of Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. HMLA-369's AH-1Z Vipers carry a lethal mix of AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, 2.75-inch rocket pods, and the 20mm M197 three-barrel Gatling gun, providing close air support, armed escort, anti-armor capability, and armed reconnaissance for Marine ground forces. The UH-1Y Venoms provide utility transport, casualty evacuation, command and control, and armed escort alongside the Vipers. The Gunfighters are consistently among the highest-readiness HMLA squadrons in the Marine Corps, and their flight line is where the maintainers, ordnance Marines, and crew chiefs do the work that puts those aircraft in the fight. This flightline qualification patch represents earning your place among the Marines who keep the Gunfighters' Vipers and Venoms armed, fueled, and mission-ready.

Perfect For: HMLA-369 Gunfighters Marines past and present, AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom pilots and crew chiefs, MAG-39 and 3rd MAW personnel, Camp Pendleton Marines, and anyone who has qualified on the Gunfighters' flight line.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right backing?

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.

What size is this item?

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Are these Officially Licensed?

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Do you offer bulk or reruns for units/squadrons?

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Can you make a custom patch / name tag / lanyard / apparel?

Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.