N.W.E.F. Patch H-34 This officially licensed commemorative patch

This officially licensed commemorative patch was created by the Skid Kids community to honor the aircraft and the Marines who kept it flying

4th MAW Reserve air command Marines

HMM-266 "Griffins" was a Marine medium helicopter squadron operating the CH-46E Sea Knight from MCAS New River

bringing new equipment and fresh pilots to the Dust Off mission

N.W.E.F. Patch H-34 This officially licensed commemorative patchNaval Weapons Evaluation Facility NWEF Embroidered Patch Weapons Evaluation The Naval Weapons Evaluation Facility tested and evaluated the weapons systems that arm the fleet, ensuring that every missile, bomb, and torpedo meets performance standards before reaching operational units. This patch represents the professionals who ensured Naval weapons worked. The Naval Weapons Evaluation Facility (NWEF) was responsible for the operational testing and