Authentic VMM-163 Ridge Runners Embroidered Shoulder Patch

Description

Official HMM-163 Ridge Runners Shoulder Patch — Vietnam Legends on Your Shoulder

The Ridge Runners flew UH-34Ds into the most dangerous LZs in Vietnam — and this patch carries that legacy.

Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163), the Ridge Runners, holds a distinguished place in Marine aviation history, particularly for their service during the Vietnam War flying the UH-34D Seahorse. The Ridge Runners earned their name by flying low through the ridgelines of Vietnam’s mountainous terrain to insert and extract Marines in contested landing zones. HMM-163 later transitioned to the CH-46 Sea Knight and eventually evolved into VMM-163 with the MV-22B Osprey. This shoulder patch honors the original Ridge Runner identity from the Vietnam era.

Perfect For: HMM-163 Ridge Runners veterans, UH-34D Seahorse enthusiasts, Vietnam-era Marine aviators, VMM-163 heritage supporters, and Marine helicopter history collectors.

Ridge Runners — flying low through Vietnam’s ridgelines since the beginning.

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