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Official VMM-162 26th MEU Forward Air Controller FAC Patch — Eyes on the Ground, Death From Above
When the Golden Eagles need steel on target, the FAC makes the call.
This patch represents the Forward Air Controllers embedded with VMM-162 "Golden Eagles" during their deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. VMM-162 is a Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron based at MCAS New River, North Carolina, flying the MV-22B Osprey. Forward Air Controllers are the critical link between ground forces and the aviation assets overhead — they're the ones calling in close air support, coordinating strikes, and making sure the right ordnance lands on the right target at the right time. Working with a tiltrotor squadron on a MEU deployment means operating across the full spectrum of expeditionary operations — from amphibious assaults to humanitarian missions — and the FAC is at the center of every engagement that requires air-delivered firepower. The 26th MEU is one of the Marine Corps' premier forward-deployed crisis response forces, and this patch marks the men who bridged the gap between the Eagles in the sky and the Marines on the ground.
Perfect For: VMM-162 Golden Eagles FAC personnel, 26th MEU veterans, forward air controllers across all branches, MV-22 Osprey crews, and anyone who knows the most dangerous person on the battlefield is the one with a radio and a target.
Golden Eagles FAC — the voice that brings the thunder.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
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Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
