US Army E Company 82nd Artillery ‘Woodpeckers’ Embroidered Uniform Patch

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US Army E Co 82nd ARTY Woodpeckers Patch

The Woodpeckers kept pecking — and the enemy kept ducking.

E Company, 82nd Artillery (Aviation) was one of the many specialized aviation units that supported ground operations during the Vietnam War. Known by their call sign “Woodpeckers,” the unit flew UH-1 Hueys and AH-1 Cobras in support of combat operations, providing aerial fire support, reconnaissance, and troop transport across the Vietnamese countryside. Artillery aviation units like the 82nd played a critical role in the war, bridging the gap between traditional field artillery and the emerging dominance of rotary-wing aviation on the modern battlefield. The Woodpeckers patch captures the spirit of a unit that kept hammering the enemy relentlessly.

Perfect For:
E Company 82nd Artillery veterans, Vietnam-era Army aviation personnel, Cobra and Huey crew members, and collectors of Vietnam War unit insignia.

For the Woodpeckers who never stopped hammering.

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