Official VMFA-214 Blacksheep Squadron 80th Anniversary Patch — Eight Decades of the Most Famous Squadron in the Corps
Eighty years of Blacksheep — from Pappy Boyington to fifth-generation fighters.
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, the legendary Blacksheep, celebrated their 80th anniversary with this commemorative patch honoring one of the most famous squadrons in military history. Founded in World War II under the command of Medal of Honor recipient Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, VMFA-214 has carried their maverick reputation through Korea, Vietnam, and into the modern era of Marine Corps aviation. The Blacksheep name is synonymous with aggressive, unconventional fighter tactics and a spirit of independence that has defined the squadron for eight decades.
Perfect For: VMFA-214 veterans, Blacksheep alumni, Marine Corps aviation historians, and anniversary patch collectors.
Eighty years of Blacksheep — the legend only grows stronger.