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**Official VMU-3 Phantoms Box Goblin Drone Operator Shoulder Patch — Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron Embroidered Patch**
The Phantoms of VMU-3 — you can't see them, but they see everything. This Box Goblin drone operator patch represents the Marines who put eyes in the sky over the battlefield.
VMU-3, the "Phantoms," is a Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron based at MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, under MAG-24 and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Commissioned on September 12, 2008, at Twentynine Palms, California, VMU-3 quickly proved its worth in combat, deploying to both Iraq and Afghanistan in 2010 where the squadron supported the seizure of Marjah with RQ-7 Shadow and ScanEagle UAVs. Over multiple Afghanistan deployments, VMU-3 flew over 2,300 sorties encompassing 21,000+ flight hours, including operating the unmanned K-MAX cargo resupply helicopter. The squadron earned the 2011 Commandant's Aviation Trophy and now flies the MQ-9A Reaper, providing ISR and strike capabilities for III MEF.
• **Type:** 3" embroidered drone operator shoulder patch
• **Backing:** Hook & loop (Velcro) for easy attachment
• **Durability:** Densely embroidered synthetic thread, vibrant colors
• **Detail:** VMU-3 Phantoms Box Goblin drone operator artwork
• **Application:** Flight suits, operator uniforms, gear bags, shadow boxes
**Perfect For:** VMU-3 Phantoms Marines, UAS operators and sensor operators, MQ-9A Reaper crew, MCB Hawaii personnel, and Marine unmanned aviation 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.
