Official VMA-231 Ace Of Spades Dealers Choice Shoulder Patch — Harrier Attack from Cherry Point
The Ace of Spades has always been the death card — and VMA-231 dealt it from the cockpit of a Harrier.
Marine Attack Squadron 231 (VMA-231), the Ace of Spades, operated the AV-8B Harrier II from MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, under 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and II Marine Expeditionary Force. This "Dealer's Choice" shoulder patch captures the squadron's card-themed identity. VMA-231 specialized in close air support and offensive air support using the unique vertical/short takeoff and landing Harrier, capable of operating from expeditionary airfields and amphibious assault ships. The Ace of Spades has been a symbol of death and destruction in warfare since World War I, making it a perfectly fitting emblem for an attack squadron.
Perfect For: VMA-231 Ace of Spades pilots and maintainers, AV-8B Harrier enthusiasts, MCAS Cherry Point aviators, 2nd MAW Marines, and Marine attack aviation patch collectors.
Dealer's choice — the Ace of Spades always wins.