USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Official HMH-462 Screw Crew UDP 21.2 DET Patches — Heavy Metal Overseas
The Heavy Haulers packed up the 53s, crossed the Pacific, and brought the thunder to Oki.
HMH-462 "Heavy Haulers" — also affectionately known as the "Screw Crew" — is a Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron flying the CH-53E Super Stallion out of MCAS Miramar, California, under MAG-16 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The Heavy Haulers' history stretches back to World War II, through Vietnam where they deployed to Phu Bai in 1968, and to the evacuation of both Phnom Penh (Operation Eagle Pull) and Saigon (Operation Frequent Wind) in 1975. The squadron also served in Desert Storm and multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. This patch commemorates the UDP 21.2 Detachment — the Unit Deployment Program rotation to Okinawa, Japan, where the Heavy Haulers maintained forward-deployed heavy-lift capability across the Indo-Pacific. It's a deployment patch that represents months of hard work, long maintenance hours, and the unique pride of keeping the biggest helicopter in the Marine Corps flying far from home.
Perfect For: HMH-462 Heavy Haulers Marines and veterans, CH-53E Super Stallion community, MCAS Miramar squadrons, UDP Okinawa veterans, 3rd MAW heavy helicopter crews, and anyone who has wrenched on a Shitter at 0300 in the Oki humidity.
HMH-462 Screw Crew — heavy metal, heavy lift, heavy pride.
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.
