USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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H&MS-16 — USMC Embroidered Patch
The Forerunners
H&MS-16 didn't just maintain helicopters — it helped create the entire Marine Corps rotary wing maintenance enterprise from scratch. As the maintenance squadron for the Marine Corps' first helicopter group, H&MS-16 wrote the book on keeping Marine helicopters combat-ready. This officially licensed patch honors that pioneering legacy.
Activated on 1 March 1952 at MCAF Santa Ana as Headquarters Squadron 16, the unit grew alongside MAG-16 as Marine helicopter aviation came into its own. Redesignated H&MS-16 in 1954, the squadron deployed to Da Nang in 1965 and supported one of the largest Marine Air Groups in Corps history, earning a Presidential Unit Citation, two Navy Unit Commendations, and two Meritorious Unit Citations for its Vietnam service. Later redesignated MALS-16 — the "Immortals" — the unit established multiple firsts during Desert Storm: first MALS to deploy, first MALS in combat operations, and first to deploy aboard an Aviation Logistics Support Ship. Now based at MCAS Miramar supporting MV-22s and CH-53s.
Perfect For:
H&MS-16 and MALS-16 veterans, MAG-16 Marines, MCAS Miramar community, rotary wing maintainers, and Marine aviation logistics collectors.
The Immortals — First in Maintenance.
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.
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