Officially Licensed USMC Marine Aircraft Group MAG-39 War Eagles Patch Color:Tan The "Flying Leathernecks" name—evoking the

The "Flying Leathernecks" name—evoking the classic Marine Corps nickname derived from the leather stock worn by early Marines—has been carried through multiple aircraft transitions including the F-8 Crusader

and the Gunfighters continue to serve today flying AH-1Z Vipers and UH-1Y Venoms

most notably Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 (VMFAT-101)

and deployed combatant commands worldwide

Reserve C-5 crews bring a unique blend of civilian aviation experience (many fly for commercial airlines) and military tactical expertise that makes them invaluable when activated

Officially Licensed USMC Marine Aircraft Group MAG-39 War Eagles Patch Color:Tan The "Flying Leathernecks" name—evoking theOfficially Licensed USMC Marine Aircraft Group MAG 39 Patch Marine Air Group Embroidered Patch MAG 39 brings the air combat element to Camp Pendleton Marine aviation under 3rd MAW. Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG 39) is headquartered at MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, and commands multiple helicopter and tiltrotor squadrons under 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. MAG 39 provides assault support, attack helicopter, and tiltrotor capabilities to I Marine