USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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H&MS-36 — USMC Embroidered Patch
Futenma's Maintenance Force
H&MS-36 has been the logistical backbone of Marine rotary wing operations in the Western Pacific for over seven decades. From the rice paddies of Vietnam to the flight line at Futenma, this squadron has kept MAG-36's helicopters and tiltrotors mission-ready across every theater. This officially licensed patch represents that enduring commitment.
Activated at MCAF Santa Ana in June 1952, H&MS-36 sailed for Vietnam in August 1965 with MAG-36 aboard the USS Princeton. Operating from Chu Lai, Ky Ha, and Phu Bai, the squadron supported numerous combat operations including Dewey Canyon and the Battle of Hue City, maintaining six different aircraft types: CH-46, CH-53, UH-1, AH-1, OV-10, and KC-130. After more than four years in Vietnam, H&MS-36 relocated to MCAS Futenma, Okinawa. Redesignated as MALS-36 in 1988, the unit has supported humanitarian operations including Operation Sea Angel, Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, and tsunami disaster relief while continuing to keep MAG-36 combat-ready.
Perfect For:
H&MS-36 and MALS-36 veterans, MAG-36 Marines, MCAS Futenma community, 1st MAW maintenance personnel, and WestPac deployment veterans.
Maintaining the Pacific Lifeline.
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.
If the product is officially licensed, it will say “Officially Licensed” in the title and/or in the product details. If it doesn’t, it’s still a legitimate product—just not part of a licensed program.
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.
