USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Marine Air Base Squadron MABS-16 — USMC Embroidered Patch
Rotary Wing Base Operations Pioneers
MABS-16 provided the base support for the Marine Corps' first helicopter group, establishing the procedures and infrastructure for rotary wing base operations that the entire Corps would follow. This officially licensed patch represents the pioneering Marines who wrote the playbook for helicopter air base support.
Marine Air Base Squadron 16 served as the base operations element of MAG-16, the first helicopter group in the Marine Corps. From MCAF Santa Ana to Da Nang to MCAS Miramar, MABS-16 provided airfield operations, crash rescue, fuel support, communications, motor transport, and security for one of the largest and most active Marine Air Groups in history. During Vietnam, the squadron supported MAG-16's massive rotary wing operations at Marble Mountain Air Facility, one of the busiest helicopter bases in the war.
Perfect For:
MABS-16 veterans, MAG-16 ground support Marines, MCAS Miramar community, and Marine rotary wing support heritage collectors.
Pioneering Helicopter Base Ops.
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.
