USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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**Official VMM-266 Africa 25.1 Patches — Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron Embroidered Patch**
VMM-266 Fighting Griffins — this deployment patch commemorates the squadron's Africa 25.1 rotation, carrying the tip of the Marine spear into one of the Corps' most operationally demanding environments. Ospreys don't just fly in the desert — they own it.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (VMM-266), the "Fighting Griffins," is a United States Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey squadron based at MCAS New River, North Carolina, under Marine Aircraft Group 26 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Originally established as a CH-46 Sea Knight squadron, VMM-266 transitioned to the revolutionary MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor, combining the vertical takeoff capability of a helicopter with the speed and range of a turboprop airplane. The Africa 25.1 deployment patch represents the squadron's participation in U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) operations, providing critical assault support, troop transport, and humanitarian assistance across the African continent. These rotations are essential to maintaining Marine Corps presence and partnership building with allied African nations in an increasingly contested region. VMM-266 has a distinguished record of global deployments supporting Marine Expeditionary Units and special operations forces.
• Dense embroidery on durable twill backing
• Vibrant synthetic thread with crisp detail
• Hook & loop backing for quick attachment
• Sharp reproduction of deployment-specific insignia
• Built to last — withstands field conditions
Perfect For: VMM-266 veterans and alumni, MV-22 Osprey enthusiasts, AFRICOM deployment veterans, MCAS New River personnel, Marine tiltrotor aviation fans, USMC deployment patch collectors
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.
If the product is officially licensed, it will say “Officially Licensed” in the title and/or in the product details. If it doesn’t, it’s still a legitimate product—just not part of a licensed program.
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.
