MPI morale patches
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MPI morale patches
Hi guys!
In my search for MPI-related morale patches for my backpack velcro, I discovered this one last year:
https://redheadedtshirts.com/products/i ... f2e1&_ss=r
But yesterday, I found these two:
https://patchops.com/?s=magnum
I haven't received them yet, but I thought people here would appreciate JQH being included!
Gary
In my search for MPI-related morale patches for my backpack velcro, I discovered this one last year:
https://redheadedtshirts.com/products/i ... f2e1&_ss=r
But yesterday, I found these two:
https://patchops.com/?s=magnum
I haven't received them yet, but I thought people here would appreciate JQH being included!
Gary
"Because it's HOW you make the transitions that's as important as making them."
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Re: MPI morale patches
I was only familiar with the term morale patches in the context of military units. I had no idea they were referred to as such in the context of pop culture such as a TV show. Live and learn.rgholmes wrote: ↑Sun Aug 29, 2021 9:51 pm Hi guys!
In my search for MPI-related morale patches for my backpack velcro, I discovered this one last year:
https://redheadedtshirts.com/products/i ... f2e1&_ss=r
But yesterday, I found these two:
https://patchops.com/?s=magnum
I haven't received them yet, but I thought people here would appreciate JQH being included!
Gary
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Re: MPI morale patches
I still don't think I quite understand what they are. Can someone explain?
It looks like they're pretty well executed artistically, at least!
It looks like they're pretty well executed artistically, at least!
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Re: MPI morale patches
I agree with you, I feel like Tom Hanks in Big . . . but La Bulle is still on my side.Styles Bitchley wrote: ↑Mon Aug 30, 2021 3:23 pm I still don't think I quite understand what they are. Can someone explain?
It looks like they're pretty well executed artistically, at least!
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Re: MPI morale patches
Morale patches are something to attach to the velcro on your gear (backpack, body armor, jacket, etc.) Usually, it's something humorous or something to raise morale of the people that see it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morale_patch
I joined the navy as a mid-life crisis, so I'm a little older than most of my colleagues. Side note: I turned one of my "VMO-2 DaNang" hat patches into a morale patch for my backpack by attaching velcro. I once had a youngster I work with ask if I had been to DaNang. I explained it was from a TV show from before he was born.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morale_patch
I joined the navy as a mid-life crisis, so I'm a little older than most of my colleagues. Side note: I turned one of my "VMO-2 DaNang" hat patches into a morale patch for my backpack by attaching velcro. I once had a youngster I work with ask if I had been to DaNang. I explained it was from a TV show from before he was born.
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Re: MPI morale patches
Wow, very cool. Are you still serving in the Navy?rgholmes wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:40 am Morale patches are something to attach to the velcro on your gear (backpack, body armor, jacket, etc.) Usually, it's something humorous or something to raise morale of the people that see it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morale_patch
I joined the navy as a mid-life crisis, so I'm a little older than most of my colleagues. Side note: I turned one of my "VMO-2 DaNang" hat patches into a morale patch for my backpack by attaching velcro. I once had a youngster I work with ask if I had been to DaNang. I explained it was from a TV show from before he was born.
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Re: MPI morale patches
Thanks very much for the explanation. I’m left wanting to know more about your Navy experience!rgholmes wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:40 am Morale patches are something to attach to the velcro on your gear (backpack, body armor, jacket, etc.) Usually, it's something humorous or something to raise morale of the people that see it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morale_patch
I joined the navy as a mid-life crisis, so I'm a little older than most of my colleagues. Side note: I turned one of my "VMO-2 DaNang" hat patches into a morale patch for my backpack by attaching velcro. I once had a youngster I work with ask if I had been to DaNang. I explained it was from a TV show from before he was born.
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Re: MPI morale patches
Yes.To The Regiment wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:48 amWow, very cool. Are you still serving in the Navy?rgholmes wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:40 am Morale patches are something to attach to the velcro on your gear (backpack, body armor, jacket, etc.) Usually, it's something humorous or something to raise morale of the people that see it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morale_patch
I joined the navy as a mid-life crisis, so I'm a little older than most of my colleagues. Side note: I turned one of my "VMO-2 DaNang" hat patches into a morale patch for my backpack by attaching velcro. I once had a youngster I work with ask if I had been to DaNang. I explained it was from a TV show from before he was born.
Best,
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I started with four years as a reservist and have now been on active duty eight years.
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"Because it's HOW you make the transitions that's as important as making them."
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Re: MPI morale patches
Sure!Styles Bitchley wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:28 amThanks very much for the explanation. I’m left wanting to know more about your Navy experience!rgholmes wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:40 am Morale patches are something to attach to the velcro on your gear (backpack, body armor, jacket, etc.) Usually, it's something humorous or something to raise morale of the people that see it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morale_patch
I joined the navy as a mid-life crisis, so I'm a little older than most of my colleagues. Side note: I turned one of my "VMO-2 DaNang" hat patches into a morale patch for my backpack by attaching velcro. I once had a youngster I work with ask if I had been to DaNang. I explained it was from a TV show from before he was born.
I started at Camp Lejeune, then Bethesda for residency.
Currently I’m the Dental Department Head on a West Coast-based aircraft carrier. It’s my favorite assignment so far.
"Because it's HOW you make the transitions that's as important as making them."
-T.S. Magnum IV, "Transitions"
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Re: MPI morale patches
Are you in Washington or San Diego, if you don’t mind me asking? I have a friend in logistics attached to the Carl Vinson out of North Island.rgholmes wrote: ↑Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:06 amSure!Styles Bitchley wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:28 amThanks very much for the explanation. I’m left wanting to know more about your Navy experience!rgholmes wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:40 am Morale patches are something to attach to the velcro on your gear (backpack, body armor, jacket, etc.) Usually, it's something humorous or something to raise morale of the people that see it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morale_patch
I joined the navy as a mid-life crisis, so I'm a little older than most of my colleagues. Side note: I turned one of my "VMO-2 DaNang" hat patches into a morale patch for my backpack by attaching velcro. I once had a youngster I work with ask if I had been to DaNang. I explained it was from a TV show from before he was born.
I started at Camp Lejeune, then Bethesda for residency.
Currently I’m the Dental Department Head on a West Coast-based aircraft carrier. It’s my favorite assignment so far.
Re: MPI morale patches
I’m in Bremerton, Washington.Pahonu wrote: ↑Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:42 amAre you in Washington or San Diego, if you don’t mind me asking? I have a friend in logistics attached to the Carl Vinson out of North Island.rgholmes wrote: ↑Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:06 amSure!Styles Bitchley wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:28 amThanks very much for the explanation. I’m left wanting to know more about your Navy experience!rgholmes wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:40 am Morale patches are something to attach to the velcro on your gear (backpack, body armor, jacket, etc.) Usually, it's something humorous or something to raise morale of the people that see it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morale_patch
I joined the navy as a mid-life crisis, so I'm a little older than most of my colleagues. Side note: I turned one of my "VMO-2 DaNang" hat patches into a morale patch for my backpack by attaching velcro. I once had a youngster I work with ask if I had been to DaNang. I explained it was from a TV show from before he was born.
I started at Camp Lejeune, then Bethesda for residency.
Currently I’m the Dental Department Head on a West Coast-based aircraft carrier. It’s my favorite assignment so far.
I spent a little time in North Island this summer when I joined the ship. I’d like to go back one day.
"Because it's HOW you make the transitions that's as important as making them."
-T.S. Magnum IV, "Transitions"
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Re: MPI morale patches
Very nice! Puget sound is beautiful. I have another friend, not in the service, who lives near Lake Union in Seattle. Hope you get to visit San Diego again. My Navy friend lives in Balboa Park, just a short commute to North Island. He has a sailboat moored there and we’ve had lots of good times aboard.rgholmes wrote: ↑Wed Sep 01, 2021 3:59 amI’m in Bremerton, Washington.Pahonu wrote: ↑Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:42 amAre you in Washington or San Diego, if you don’t mind me asking? I have a friend in logistics attached to the Carl Vinson out of North Island.rgholmes wrote: ↑Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:06 amSure!Styles Bitchley wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:28 amThanks very much for the explanation. I’m left wanting to know more about your Navy experience!rgholmes wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:40 am Morale patches are something to attach to the velcro on your gear (backpack, body armor, jacket, etc.) Usually, it's something humorous or something to raise morale of the people that see it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morale_patch
I joined the navy as a mid-life crisis, so I'm a little older than most of my colleagues. Side note: I turned one of my "VMO-2 DaNang" hat patches into a morale patch for my backpack by attaching velcro. I once had a youngster I work with ask if I had been to DaNang. I explained it was from a TV show from before he was born.
I started at Camp Lejeune, then Bethesda for residency.
Currently I’m the Dental Department Head on a West Coast-based aircraft carrier. It’s my favorite assignment so far.
I spent a little time in North Island this summer when I joined the ship. I’d like to go back one day.
Re: MPI morale patches
Before I looked at the patches I kinda thought of Office Space and the Flair (IIRC) You were supposed to wear while at work at the diner
MikeS