This is the newest 3" shoulder patch for HMLA-773 DET A, NOMADS.
With or without hook & loop.
From a NOMAD veteran:
Chris Breaux When I got to the unit as a Reservist in 88, from active duty, the active duty CO was LtCol “Stump” Mitchell, a short Marine, all of about 5 feet tall. Flew a lot with him while doing AFTP’s. He drove a white 77 Vette. He did not like the idea the unit did not have its own call sign. The modex on the tail for 767 was MM. That did not sit too well with the CO. So he looked at MARTD and could not make it fit. So he came up with New Orleans Marine Aviation Detachment Squadron, or NOMADS. The Joe Camel patch came into being right before Desert Storm. If I remember correctly, Bob Vorhoff and Mike Reed (R.I.P.) came up with the idea and I think Steve “Love Doctor” Farber had a hand in it also by having them made. During Desert Storm we had the Joe Camel head on all of our aircraft with “The Black Camels”. The active duty Sergeant Major really did not like the “Smoking Joe Camel” with a cigarette. A year or so after Desert Storm one of the active duty CO’s bought into the idea of not liking the Camel patch and we reverted to the older HML-767 patch with, what we called, a white Chicken on it. It was actually an Eagle.
Key Features:
1. Embroidered Patches- Embroidered more densely with synthetic thread that makes it
thicker and more durable.
2. Vibrant Color, with rich and contrasting colored thread that makes the patch more eye catching.
3. Neat Finish- Made with simple composition and crisp detailed work that keeps the
patch look non-cluttered and neat.
Product Description:
Our patches give a strong sense of belonging. It exemplifies pride in yourself and your unit or squadron. Our patches are the highest quality at a better price.
We can create any patch design with a high-quality photo or a .jpg if you want to re-create an existing patch, or we'll work with you to create a new custom patch. Pricing depends on the number of patches ordered.
Embroidery:
25-99 $4.00 each
100+ $3.00 each
200+ $2.50 each
300+ $2.00 each
PVC:
50+ $5.50 each
100+ $4.00 each
200+ $3.50 each
Leather:
We are able to create leather squadron patches in bulk of 10+ for $5.00 off per patch over 10 leather patches. We are stocking leather squadron patches, so they'll ship quickly, once we have the design.
Coins:
Coins are available for 100 at about $5.50 each. Price can vary somewhat, depending
on features.
Key Rings:
$2.00 each on 100+.
Stickers:
Vinyl stickers are available for bulk order of about $1.00 each on 100+. $.80 cents each on 200+.
All pricing includes Velcro and shipping for bulk orders. We also have glow in the dark thread for embroidery and glow in the dark PVC colors; White (green), blue, red, yellow and orange.
