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Official MALS-26 America 250th 4th of July PVC Patch - Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 Patriots America 250th Anniversary Independence Day Commemorative PVC Patch.
Patriots pride, rotary-wing readiness, and a once-in-a-generation national milestone captured in durable PVC.
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, known as the Patriots, is the backbone of Marine Aircraft Group 26 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, under the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Activated in 1952 and redesignated MALS-26 in 1988, the squadron provides intermediate-level aviation maintenance, ordnance, and supply support to MAG-26 rotary-wing squadrons including MV-22B Osprey, CH-53E Super Stallion, and AH-1Z Viper platforms. The unit has earned multiple commendations across decades of service, including the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Unit Commendation, and recognition as 2nd MAW MALS of the Year multiple times. This patch pairs that deep Patriots legacy with the America 250th commemoration, marking July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and one of the most significant national milestones in the country's history. The PVC construction gives the design crisp color definition and field-ready durability, making it equally at home on a tactical bag, flight-line gear, patch panel, or shadow box display. Limited-edition commemorative patches like this one sit at the intersection of unit pride and national history, giving collectors and veterans a single piece that carries both stories at once.
Perfect For: MALS-26 Patriots veterans and active-duty members, MAG-26 and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing alumni, rotary-wing aviation maintainers and crew, Marine Corps collectors marking the America 250th milestone, Independence Day commemorative displays, shadow boxes, challenge coin and patch boards, reunion gifts, and anyone who wants to honor both Marine aviation logistics heritage and the 250th anniversary of American independence in one collectible piece.
Patriots heritage, 250 years of American independence, locked in PVC for the long haul.
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.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
