Official VMM-262 REIN 2026 Japan Patches

Product Information

This is a 4" patch, with hook & loop.

Product Description

Official VMM-262 (REIN) 2026 Japan Patch — Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 "Flying Tigers" (Reinforced) MV-22B Osprey MCAS Futenma Okinawa Embroidered Patch

Flying Tigers (REIN) — VMM-262 MV-22B Ospreys, Okinawa, the III MEF ACE in the Indo-Pacific.

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (VMM-262), the "Flying Tigers," is a USMC MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor squadron based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, under Marine Aircraft Group 36 (MAG-36) and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing — making it the III Marine Expeditionary Force's primary forward-deployed assault support squadron in the Indo-Pacific. The squadron was activated in September 1951 at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina as Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 262 (HMR-262), and during the Vietnam War deployed to South Vietnam in December 1966 — operating from multiple locations and participating in numerous named combat operations including Operation Desoto. The squadron also participated in Operation Powerpack in the Dominican Republic (April–June 1965), Lebanon contingency operations, and humanitarian assistance efforts in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan. HMM-262 was redesignated VMM-262 on August 30, 2013 (officially September 30, 2013), marking the squadron's transition from the CH-46E Sea Knight to the Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey — an aircraft with twice the speed, almost three times the payload, and four times the range of the legacy Phrog. As the III MEF (REIN) ACE forward in Okinawa, VMM-262 routinely flies reinforced packages with detachments from across MAG-36 and supports 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit deployments aboard the amphibious ready group built around USS America (LHA-6) and USS Tripoli (LHA-7), executing assault support, theater security cooperation, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and Indo-Pacific contingency response. This 2026 Japan deployment patch carries the Flying Tigers tradition.

Perfect For: VMM-262 Flying Tigers active-duty and veteran Marines, MV-22B Osprey pilots, crew chiefs, and maintainers, MCAS Futenma and Okinawa Japan Marine Corps community, MAG-36 and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing personnel, III MEF and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) alumni, HMM-262 CH-46 Sea Knight (Phrog) heritage Marines, and Vietnam-era Flying Tigers veterans.

Flying Tigers (REIN) — III MEF ACE in the Indo-Pacific.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right backing?

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.

What size is this item?

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.

Are these Officially Licensed?

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Do you offer bulk or reruns for units/squadrons?

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.

Can you make a custom patch / name tag / lanyard / apparel?

Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.