Official VMM-162 Golden Eagles Christmas Patch — Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 Holiday Embroidered Patch
Golden Eagles bringing holiday cheer on Osprey wings.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM-162) "Golden Eagles" is a United States Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey squadron based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG-26) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. This Christmas patch is the Golden Eagles' festive holiday morale design, blending the squadron's proud identity with seasonal holiday imagery.
VMM-162 has a storied heritage that stretches back through the Vietnam War, where the original HMM-162 flew CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters in some of the conflict's most intense combat operations. Today, the Golden Eagles operate the MV-22B Osprey, conducting assault support, aerial delivery, and tactical recovery missions that form the backbone of Marine expeditionary operations. The Christmas patch tradition provides a moment of warmth and levity during the holiday season, when many Marines are separated from their families due to deployments, training exercises, or the relentless daily grind of maintaining combat readiness.
This patch celebrates the holidays Golden Eagles style — with wings spread and spirits high.
Perfect For: VMM-162 Golden Eagles veterans, MV-22 Osprey enthusiasts, Marine aviation Christmas patch collectors, and MCAS New River holiday memorabilia fans.
Happy holidays from the Golden Eagles — VMM-162.