USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Pop-a-Smoke Somalia Patch — Marine Helicopter Association Somalia Operations Embroidered Patch
Pop-A-Smoke Somalia — honoring Marine rotary-wing veterans of operations in the Horn of Africa.
This Pop-A-Smoke patch honors Marine helicopter aircrew who served during operations in Somalia, including Operation Restore Hope beginning in December 1992. Marine CH-46s and CH-53Es transported troops from ships offshore into Mogadishu, while AH-1W Cobras flew armed patrols over the city and UH-1N Hueys provided utility support. Marine rotary-wing units operated in an austere, hostile environment where clan warfare, armed militias, and the complete collapse of civil society made every mission unpredictable. Somalia tested the Marine helicopter community in ways no training exercise could replicate.
Perfect For:
Somalia operations Marine helicopter veterans, Pop-A-Smoke association members, Operation Restore Hope participants, Horn of Africa operations veterans, and humanitarian intervention patch collectors.
Pop-A-Smoke. Somalia. Restore Hope.
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.
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