USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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**VMM-261 Raging Bulls Alien PVC Patch — USMC Tiltrotor Squadron Morale PVC Patch**
VMM-261 Raging Bulls — from providing the only helicopters for the initial landings in Grenada to inserting Marines into Afghan strongholds in Ospreys, the Bulls have been charging into the fight since 1951. This alien-themed morale patch proves even extraterrestrials know not to mess with the Raging Bulls.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261), the "Raging Bulls," was commissioned on 5 April 1951 at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina — the third-oldest helicopter squadron in the Marine Corps. The Bulls earned their nickname during the 1970s and cemented their reputation during three combat tours in Vietnam, where HMM-261 flew 11,859 combat hours, MEDEVACed 2,315 wounded, executed 38,090 combat sorties, and ferried 47,522 troops into battle. In 1982 the squadron deployed to Beirut, and in October 1983 diverted to Grenada for Operation Urgent Fury, providing the only helicopters for the initial Marine landings and subsequent joint operations. Based at MCAS New River under MAG-26, the Raging Bulls transitioned to MV-22 Ospreys as the fourth Marine squadron to receive the tiltrotor, and have deployed to Afghanistan, Africa, and the Horn of Africa in support of expeditionary operations worldwide.
• Raised 3D PVC design with vivid color
• Weatherproof and UV-resistant — built for field use
• Hook & loop backing for easy swap
• Easy to clean — just wipe down
• Lightweight and flexible
Perfect For: VMM-261 veterans and alumni, MV-22 Osprey enthusiasts, Grenada/Urgent Fury veterans, Marine tiltrotor fans, MCAS New River personnel, USMC morale patch collectors, military humor patch fans
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.
