Official USMC HMLA-369 Pistol Pete Christmas Shoulder Patch — Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 Holiday Embroidered Patch
Pistol Pete celebrates the season — Gunfighter holiday spirit, Marine Corps style.
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 (HMLA-369), the "Gunfighters," is one of the most recognized attack helicopter squadrons in the United States Marine Corps. Known for the iconic "Pistol Pete" gunslinger mascot, HMLA-369 operates the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom from their home station, providing lethal close air support and armed reconnaissance to Marine ground forces around the globe.
This limited-edition Christmas variant of the Pistol Pete shoulder patch brings festive holiday flair to one of Marine aviation's most beloved mascots. Holiday and seasonal morale patches have become a cherished tradition in military aviation, allowing squadrons to showcase their personality and esprit de corps during the holiday season. The Gunfighters have earned their reputation through decades of combat deployments and operational excellence, and this Christmas patch captures the lighter side of a squadron whose day job involves delivering devastating firepower from rotary-wing platforms. It's the perfect blend of holiday cheer and Marine Corps combat aviation pride.
Perfect For: HMLA-369 Gunfighter veterans and active-duty Marines, Pistol Pete fans, holiday morale patch collectors, AH-1Z and UH-1Y enthusiasts, and anyone who loves combining Christmas spirit with Marine attack helicopter swagger.
Happy holidays from Pistol Pete — the Gunfighters never take a day off.