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Official MALS-26 Sailor Jerry Patch - Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 Patriots Sailor Jerry Morale Embroidered Patch, MCAS New River, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
Patriots pride, old-school flash art attitude, and Marine aviation logistics identity stitched into one bold morale piece.
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, known as the Patriots, has been the backbone of rotary-wing readiness at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina since its activation in 1952 and redesignation as MALS-26 in 1988. Operating under Marine Aircraft Group 26 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the squadron provides intermediate-level aviation maintenance, ordnance, and supply support for aircraft including the MV-22B Osprey, CH-53E Super Stallion, and AH-1Z Viper. The Patriots have deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, earning multiple unit commendations along the way. The Sailor Jerry design element connects that hard-working logistics identity to a deep American military tradition. Norman Collins, known as Sailor Jerry, tattooed thousands of service members in Honolulu during World War II, and his bold flash art style became one of the most enduring symbols of military camaraderie and pride. Pairing that iconic aesthetic with the MALS-26 Patriots identity gives this embroidered patch a layered story that spans generations of American military culture, from the flight line at New River to the classic tattoo parlors that shaped how service members have always marked their time in uniform.
Perfect For: MALS-26 Patriots veterans and active-duty maintainers, MAG-26 and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing alumni, MV-22B Osprey and CH-53E crew chiefs, MCAS New River station collectors, morale patch board builders, shadow box displays, deployment keepsakes, reunion gifts, and anyone who appreciates the intersection of Marine aviation heritage and classic American military flash art. It also makes a strong addition to collections focused on Marine Corps logistics, East Coast rotary-wing aviation, or the broader tradition of unit morale patches that blend service identity with bold graphic culture.
Patriots on the flight line, Sailor Jerry on the board, and decades of Marine aviation grit in every stitch.
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.
