{"product_id":"official-mals-13-250th-usa-anniversary-patch","title":"Official MALS-13 250th USA Anniversary Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfficial MALS-13 250th USA Anniversary Patch - Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13) Black Widows America 250 Commemorative Embroidered Patch, 1776-2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack Widows pride, eight decades of aviation logistics heritage, and the America 250 milestone stitched into one commemorative piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 was activated on 1 March 1942 at San Diego, California, and went on to serve in the Pacific theater during World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Redesignated as MALS-13 on 5 October 1988 and relocated to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, the Black Widows provide intermediate-level maintenance and supply support to the operational squadrons of Marine Aircraft Group 13, which today stands as the Marine Corps' exclusive all F-35 MAG. With more than 600 officers and enlisted Marines, MALS-13 is the largest squadron in MAG-13, keeping aircraft mission-ready across every deployment cycle and contingency. This embroidered patch pairs that deep unit lineage with the America 250 commemorative theme marking 250 years of American independence from 1776 to 2026, making it a rare crossover piece that connects one of Marine aviation's most essential logistics commands to a once-in-a-generation national milestone. The embroidered construction gives the design the classic squadron feel collectors expect, with enough durability for flight-line gear, shadow boxes, patch panels, and reunion displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect For: MALS-13 veterans and active-duty Black Widows, MAG-13 and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing alumni, F-35 maintainers and logistics crews, Marine Corps aviation collectors, America 250 commemorative patch enthusiasts, MCAS Yuma community members, deployment keepsake builders, shadow box displays, Birthday Ball attendees, and anyone who wants a single patch that honors both a storied Marine aviation logistics unit and the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack Widows heritage, America 250 pride, and eight decades of keeping Marine aviation airborne.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military, Law Enforcement and Custom Patches by USMCinsignia.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45483095523437,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9831\/files\/4Patch_39_88ec5d27-30f7-4634-90cc-58430e726af6.png?v=1784563170","url":"https:\/\/marinepatches.com\/products\/official-mals-13-250th-usa-anniversary-patch","provider":"MarinePatches.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}