Officially Licensed USMC HMLA-369 Gunfighters OIF Desert Tan Patch — Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron Deployment Embroidered Patch The Gunfighters' OIF patch in desert tan — subdued for combat operations in Iraq. HMLA-369 "Gunfighters" deployed multiple times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and this desert tan OIF variant is the subdued patch worn during those deployments. Desert tan patches reduce visual signature on flight suits and tactical gear while maintaining squadron identity in the combat zone. The Gunfighters flew thousands of combat hours over Iraq, providing the close air support that Marine ground forces relied on from the initial invasion through years of sustained counterinsurgency operations. Perfect For: HMLA-369 Gunfighters OIF deployment veterans, subdued tactical patch collectors, Marine light attack helicopter combat veterans, and GWOT desert deployment patch enthusiasts. Gunfighters. OIF. Desert subdued.
