Officially Licensed US Navy VP-69 Totems Patch — Patrol Squadron Sixty-Nine P-3 Orion Embroidered Patch
Totems — the Pacific Northwest's Reserve patrol force.
Patrol Squadron Sixty-Nine (VP-69) "Totems" was a United States Navy Reserve maritime patrol squadron that operated the P-3 Orion from the Pacific Northwest. The Totems' name reflects the rich Native American heritage of the Pacific Northwest, and the squadron's Reserve crews brought a unique blend of civilian professional expertise and military maritime patrol proficiency to the Navy's anti-submarine warfare mission.
VP-69's Reserve aircrew members maintained proficiency in the P-3 Orion's complex anti-submarine warfare systems, including acoustic sensor processing, radar surveillance, and weapons employment. The Totems flew regular training missions over the Pacific Ocean, practicing the skills needed to detect, track, and if necessary destroy enemy submarines. As a Reserve squadron, VP-69 could be activated to augment the active-duty maritime patrol force during times of increased tension or conflict, providing experienced P-3 crews who could immediately integrate into operational patrol schedules. The squadron's Pacific Northwest basing positioned them ideally for North Pacific patrol operations, monitoring the submarine approaches to the continental United States.
This patch preserves the legacy of the Pacific Northwest Totems.
Perfect For: VP-69 Totems veterans, Navy Reserve maritime patrol personnel, P-3 Orion enthusiasts, and Pacific Northwest military collectors.
Totems on watch — VP-69.
