1st Marine Expeditionary Force MEF CASEVAC Patch — Embroidered Patch
Saving Lives Under Fire
CASEVAC — casualty evacuation — is the mission that matters most when Marines are wounded. This 1st MEF CASEVAC patch honors the personnel who execute the rapid evacuation of casualties from the point of injury to medical treatment facilities, working against the clock in the "golden hour" that can mean the difference between life and death.
Casualty evacuation within I MEF has evolved into one of the most sophisticated combat medical systems in the world. The CASEVAC mission involves ground and air assets working together to move wounded Marines from the battlefield to increasingly capable levels of medical care as quickly as possible. In Iraq and Afghanistan, I MEF refined the CASEVAC system to unprecedented levels of speed and effectiveness, with helicopter crews launching within minutes of a casualty report and surgical teams standing ready at forward operating bases. The result was the highest combat survival rate in the history of warfare — a testament to the dedication of every Marine, sailor, soldier, and airman involved in the CASEVAC chain.
Perfect For:
I MEF CASEVAC personnel, combat medical teams, helicopter medevac crews, battlefield trauma care professionals, combat casualty response advocates, and military medical patch collectors
Golden hour. Every second counts.