USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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MALS-31 Stingers — USMC Embroidered Patch
Stingers of Beaufort
The Stingers of MALS-31 keep the sharp end of Marine fighter aviation lethal and ready. At MCAS Beaufort, this squadron provides the maintenance, supply, and ordnance expertise that ensures MAG-31's fighter attack squadrons can deploy and strike on a moment's notice. This officially licensed patch represents aviation logistics at its finest.
First activated as Headquarters Squadron 31 in February 1943, the unit deployed to the Pacific and supported MAG-31 through the Battle of Okinawa. Ground personnel went ashore on 3 April 1945, and the squadron became the first Marine land-based maintenance unit in the Japanese homeland. Redesignated MALS-31 in October 1988, the Stingers successfully transformed their support mission from F-4 Phantom IIs to F/A-18 Hornets and continue to evolve with the transition to the F-35B and F-35C Lightning II. The squadron provides intermediate-level maintenance, avionics, supply, and ordnance support to all MAG-31 squadrons at MCAS Beaufort under the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
Perfect For:
MALS-31 Stingers veterans and active duty Marines, MAG-31 personnel, MCAS Beaufort community, F-35 maintenance Marines, and fighter aviation logistics collectors.
Stingers — Keeping Fighters Ready to Strike.
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.
