Authentic MCAS New River H&HS METOC Uniform Patch

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Official MCAS New River H&HS METOC Patch — Weather Warriors of the Flight Line

The METOC Marines at New River predict the weather that determines whether Marine helicopters fly or stay grounded.

Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) at MCAS New River includes the Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) section, responsible for providing weather forecasting, observation, and environmental support for all aviation operations at the air station. This embroidered patch represents the METOC Marines who monitor atmospheric conditions, brief pilots on weather hazards, and determine whether flying conditions are safe. Marine helicopter and tiltrotor operations are especially sensitive to weather, and METOC Marines’ forecasts directly influence every mission launch decision at New River.

Perfect For: MCAS New River METOC Marines, military meteorology specialists, aviation weather forecasters, and Marine air station METOC patch collectors.

METOC New River — forecasting every flight.

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