Pop-A-Smoke Afghanistan Patch Customs Officer Desert tan patches reduce visual

Desert tan patches reduce visual signature on flight suits and tactical gear while maintaining squadron identity in the combat zone

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Forged in the frozen north — the 172nd stood watch where others wouldn't

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• **Durability:** Heavy-duty thread construction for lasting display quality

Pop-A-Smoke Afghanistan Patch Customs Officer Desert tan patches reduce visualPop A Smoke Afghanistan Patch Marine Helicopter Association Operation Enduring Freedom Embroidered Patch Pop A Smoke Afghanistan honoring Marine rotary wing veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom. Pop A Smoke is the Marine helicopter community's rallying call the command given to mark a landing zone with colored smoke for inbound helicopters. This Afghanistan patch honors all Marine rotary wing aircrew who served during Operation Enduring Freedom,