Official VP-9 Golden Eagles 4th of July Patch Pacemakers Reserve light attack helicopter squadrons

Reserve light attack helicopter squadrons play a vital role in the Marine Corps' Total Force structure

the squadron kept MAG-12's aircraft in the fight

and Vietnam-era aviation patch collectors

providing survivable nuclear command and control communications

This Pop-A-Smoke patch honors the Marine helicopter community's service throughout Operation Iraqi Freedom

Official VP-9 Golden Eagles 4th of July Patch Pacemakers Reserve light attack helicopter squadronsOfficial VP 9 Golden Eagles 4th of July Patch Patrol Squadron 9 Embroidered Patch The Golden Eagles celebrate Independence DayVP 9, one of the Navy's premier maritime patrol squadrons, flying the P 8A Poseidon from NAS Whidbey Island in defense of American freedom. Patrol Squadron 9 (VP 9), the "Golden Eagles," is one of the United States Navy's most distinguished maritime patrol and reconnaissance squadrons. Originally established as Patrol Squadron