Official HMM-164 The Corps Finest Patch Omaha Control and armed reconnaissance over some

and armed reconnaissance over some of the most contested terrain in the Iraq War

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and helicopter escort missions that put the crew directly over the fight

This patch commemorates the squadron's Hornet era before its historic transition to the F-35C Lightning II

The "Flying Monkeys" captures the humor and esprit de corps of the AMO aviation community

Official HMM-164 The Corps Finest Patch Omaha Control and armed reconnaissance over someOfficial HMM 164 The Corps Finest Patch USMC Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Embroidered Patch "The Corps' Finest" HMM 164's claim to the top spot in Marine medium helicopter aviation. HMM 164 "Knightriders" earned a reputation as one of the most capable and combat tested medium helicopter squadrons in Marine Corps history. "The Corps' Finest" is the squadron's claim to distinction, backed by a record that includes bringing the first CH 46s into