Official NAS Whiting South Field TH-73 Thrasher Back Porch Patch 361 holds the rare distinction of

holds the rare distinction of being the only Marine helicopter squadron commissioned in a combat zone

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Official NAS Whiting South Field TH-73 Thrasher Back Porch Patch 361 holds the rare distinction ofOfficial NAS Whiting South Field TH 73 Thrasher Back Porch Patch The Back Porch where student Naval Aviators at Whiting Field learn to hover, and the instructors learn to pray. NAS Whiting Field's South Field is where Navy and Marine Corps student helicopter pilots begin their journey in the TH 73A Thrasher the new training helicopter replacing the venerable TH 57 Sea Ranger. The "Back Porch" is the area behind the hangars where the training happens,