USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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25-49: $6.00 each
50-99: $5.00 each
100-199: $4.00 each
200-299: $3.00 each
300+: $2.50 each
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USS Eisenhower CVN-69 Covid Kai Cruise Patch — Deployment During a Pandemic
Covid Kai — because deploying on a carrier during a global pandemic deserved its own patch.
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) deployed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, earning the "Covid Kai" moniker from a crew that endured unprecedented challenges at sea. Extended deployments without port calls, strict health protocols, and the constant threat of shipboard outbreak defined a cruise that tested the resolve of every sailor aboard. This morale patch commemorates a deployment that will go down in naval history as one of the most unusual and demanding in modern memory.
Perfect For: CVN-69 Covid Kai cruise veterans, carrier sailors who deployed during the pandemic, deployment humor enthusiasts, and morale patch collectors.
Covid couldn't stop the Ike — the crew just added masks to the uniform of the day.
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.
If the product is officially licensed, it will say “Officially Licensed” in the title and/or in the product details. If it doesn’t, it’s still a legitimate product—just not part of a licensed program.
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.
