OH-6 Loach/Little Bird Helicopter Patch 6th ID The tiger motif — one

The tiger motif — one of the most popular mascots in military aviation worldwide — reflects the squadron's predatory instincts and aggressive tactical mindset

VMFAT-101 has been the gateway to every Marine Hornet squadron in the fleet — making it one of the most important training commands in Marine aviation

HMH-463 has deployed across the Pacific and to combat zones around the world

Heinemann's Hot Rod — the compact

King of Battle

OH-6 Loach/Little Bird Helicopter Patch 6th ID The tiger motif — oneOH 6 Loach Little Bird Helicopter Patch Small, fast, and deadly the Loach wrote the book on scout helicopter tactics. The Hughes OH 6 Cayuse known as the "Loach" (Light Observation Helicopter) revolutionized Army scout aviation in Vietnam, flying low and fast to find the enemy so the Cobras could kill them. The OH 6 lineage continued through the MH 6 and AH 6 Little Bird, which became the special operations community's helicopter of choice for direct