USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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H&MS-31 — USMC Embroidered Patch
Stingers — Beaufort's Maintenance Force
H&MS-31 has been keeping MAG-31's fighter attack aircraft combat-ready since World War II, from the F4U Corsairs over Okinawa to the F/A-18 Hornets and F-35 Lightning IIs of today. This officially licensed patch represents the maintenance Marines who ensure Beaufort's fighter squadrons are always ready to fight.
First activated as Headquarters Squadron 31 on 1 February 1943 at MCAS Cherry Point, the squadron deployed to the Pacific and supported MAG-31 during the Battle of Okinawa. Ground personnel went ashore on 3 April 1945 to prepare for MAG-31's arrival, which launched operations just four days later. After deactivation and reactivation cycles, the squadron found its permanent home at MCAS Beaufort. Redesignated as MALS-31 — the "Stingers" — in October 1988, the unit successfully transformed its support mission from F-4 Phantom IIs to F/A-18 Hornets and continues to evolve with the transition to the F-35 Lightning II.
Perfect For:
H&MS-31 and MALS-31 veterans, MAG-31 Marines, MCAS Beaufort community, fighter maintenance personnel, and Marine aviation logistics collectors.
Stingers — Ready for Every Platform.
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.
