USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Official VMM-362 Kahuna PVC Glow Patch — Ugly Angels, Glowing Ugly
Because when the Ugly Angels go dark, the patch doesn't.
VMM-362, the Ugly Angels, holds one of the most storied lineages in Marine Corps aviation. Originally established as HMR-362 in 1952, the squadron earned its legendary nickname in Vietnam when it became the first Marine aircraft unit deployed to South Vietnam in April 1962 under Operation Shufly. Commanded by Lt. Col. Archie Clapp — earning the initial moniker "Archie's Angels" — the name evolved to "Ugly Angels" as the battle-hardened squadron flew UH-34s through seven years of combat in the Mekong Delta, Khe Sanh, and Phu Bai. After decades flying the CH-53D through Desert Storm, Haiti, and Afghanistan, HMH-362 was deactivated in 2012 and reactivated as VMM-362 in 2018 at MCAS Miramar, now flying MV-22 Ospreys. This Kahuna glow-in-the-dark PVC patch keeps the Ugly Angels tradition alive — even after lights out.
Perfect For: VMM-362 Ugly Angels aircrew and maintainers, MCAS Miramar tiltrotor community, Marine Osprey pilots, and anyone whose squadron history starts with "first in Vietnam."
Ugly? Maybe. Angels? Absolutely. Glowing? All night long.
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.
