USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Pop-a-Smoke Liberia Patch — Marine Helicopter Association Liberia Operations Embroidered Patch
Pop-A-Smoke Liberia — honoring Marine rotary-wing veterans of operations in West Africa.
This Pop-A-Smoke patch honors Marine helicopter aircrew who served during operations in Liberia, including Operation Sharp Edge in 1990-1991 and subsequent deployments. During Sharp Edge, the 22nd and 26th Marine Expeditionary Units conducted one of the longest non-combatant evacuation operations in modern naval history, rescuing over 2,400 civilians from the war-torn capital of Monrovia as civil war raged around them. Marine helicopters flew evacuees from the U.S. Embassy compound to ships offshore, often under sporadic fire, while AH-1 Cobras provided armed overwatch. Liberia tested everything the MEU(SOC) concept was designed for.
Perfect For:
Liberia operations Marine helicopter veterans, Pop-A-Smoke association members, Operation Sharp Edge participants, West Africa operations veterans, and NEO operations patch collectors.
Pop-A-Smoke. Liberia. Sharp Edge.
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.
