HSM-49.3 Vintage-Inspired ‘The Untouchables’ Embroidered Patch

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HSM-49.3 The Untouchables Patch — Scorpion Det on the Makin Island

Detachment 3 of HSM-49 earned the Untouchables name by being exactly that — untouchable in performance and professionalism.

HSM-49 Detachment 3 (HSM-49.3), the Untouchables, deployed aboard USS Makin Island (LHD-8) as part of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49, the Scorpions. Operating the SH-60 Seahawk, this detachment provided anti-submarine warfare, surface surveillance, and search and rescue capabilities from the deck of the amphibious assault ship. Deploying aboard an LHD offers a unique operational experience compared to destroyer detachments — the larger ship carries a Marine Expeditionary Unit, making the helicopter detachment part of a much larger amphibious force. The Untouchables’ name reflects their commitment to flawless execution in every mission.

Perfect For: HSM-49 Scorpions personnel, Det 3 Untouchables members, USS Makin Island sailors, amphibious-deployed aircrew, and maritime strike patch collectors.

Untouchable in the air, unstoppable on station.

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