{"product_id":"officially-licensed-us-navy-hsc-25-island-knights-squadron-patch","title":"Officially Licensed US Navy HSC-25 Island Knights Squadron Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003e**Officially Licensed US Navy HSC-25 Island Knights Squadron Patch**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver 4,200 lives saved. The Island Knights don't just fly helicopters—they're the only search and rescue platform on Guam, and they've been pulling people out of the Pacific since 1984. This patch represents mission readiness at its most critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHSC-25 \"Island Knights,\" based at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, is the Navy's only forward-deployed expeditionary helicopter squadron. Established as HC-5 in February 1984 and redesignated in April 2005, the squadron flies MH-60S Knighthawks providing anti-surface warfare, vertical replenishment, special operations support, and 24\/7 search and rescue across the Seventh Fleet's vast area of responsibility—from the Western Pacific to the Persian Gulf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• **Type:** Embroidered patch with officially licensed Island Knights insignia\n\u003cbr\u003e• **Backing:** Hook \u0026amp; loop (Velcro) for flight suits and tactical gear\n\u003cbr\u003e• **Durability:** Dense stitching built for operational and display use\n\u003cbr\u003e• **Detail:** Full-color HSC-25 crest with Pacific operations heritage\n\u003cbr\u003e• **Application:** Flight jackets, shadow boxes, display frames, naval collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Perfect For:** HSC-25 sailors past and present, MH-60S aircrew, Guam-based military personnel, Navy helicopter enthusiasts, and anyone who respects the squadrons that save lives at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military, Law Enforcement and Custom Patches by USMCinsignia.com","offers":[{"title":"With Hook \u0026 Loop","offer_id":43771001602157,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Hook \u0026 Loop","offer_id":43771001634925,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9831\/files\/WhatsAppImage2025-12-07at08.40.20_3.jpg?v=1765481573","url":"https:\/\/marinepatches.com\/products\/officially-licensed-us-navy-hsc-25-island-knights-squadron-patch","provider":"MarinePatches.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}