Officially Licensed USMC VMFA(AW)-224 Bengals Finland Patch — Marine Fighters Visit the Land of a Thousand Lakes
The Bengals of VMFA(AW)-224 deployed to Finland — bringing Marine F-35B Lightning II power to Northern Europe.
Marine Fighter Attack (All-Weather) Squadron 224 (VMFA(AW)-224), the Bengals, deployed to Finland, strengthening the growing military partnership between the United States and its newest NATO ally. This embroidered patch commemorates the specific Finland deployment. VMFA-224's F-35B Lightning II fighters operating in Finland's challenging Arctic conditions demonstrated NATO's collective defense capability and the F-35's ability to project power in extreme northern environments. The Bengals' presence in Finland marked a significant moment in U.S.-Finland military cooperation.
Perfect For: VMFA-224 Bengals Finland deployers, F-35B Lightning II NATO deployment veterans, U.S.-Finland military partnership supporters, and USMC international deployment patch collectors.
Bengals in Finland — Lightning II at the edge of the Arctic.