Official HMLA-269 Gunrunners UH-1N & AH-1W Patches Backing:no hook and loop Mission Accomplished — Operation Desert

Mission Accomplished — Operation Desert Storm

same dedication

The "Moonlight" nickname gave the squadron a distinctive identity among Reserve aviation units

The Boomers' contribution to anti-submarine warfare helped maintain the underwater advantage that was critical to Western deterrence throughout the Cold War

and this memorial patch ensures that the sacrifices of both communities are remembered together

Official HMLA-269 Gunrunners UH-1N & AH-1W Patches Backing:no hook and loop Mission Accomplished — Operation DesertOfficial HMLA 269 Gunrunners UH 1N & AH 1W Patches USMC Light Attack Helicopter Squadron Heritage Embroidered Patches Gunrunners HMLA 269 UH 1N and AH 1W legacy aircraft. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 (HMLA 269), the "Gunrunners," operated the UH 1N Twin Huey and AH 1W Super Cobra from MCAS New River under MAG 29 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. These patches honor the legacy airframes that the Gunrunners flew before transitioning to