Official VP-9 Golden Eagles Shoulder Patch — Patrol Squadron 9 P-8A Poseidon Embroidered Shoulder Patch
Golden Eagles soar — VP-9 on maritime patrol.
Patrol Squadron 9 (VP-9), the "Golden Eagles," is a United States Navy maritime patrol and reconnaissance squadron operating the Boeing P-8A Poseidon from NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. Assigned to Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10, the Golden Eagles conduct anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and maritime domain awareness operations across the vast expanses of the Pacific and beyond.
VP-9 has a distinguished history that spans decades of maritime patrol operations, from the P-3 Orion era through the transition to the advanced P-8A Poseidon. The P-8A is a military derivative of the Boeing 737-800ERX, equipped with cutting-edge sensors, weapons systems, and networking capabilities that make it the most capable maritime patrol aircraft ever built. VP-9's Golden Eagles deploy globally, hunting submarines, tracking surface vessels, supporting fleet operations, and providing the persistent maritime surveillance that is essential to maintaining freedom of navigation and projecting naval power. This shoulder patch captures the Golden Eagles' identity in a format designed for flight suit and uniform wear.
Perfect For: VP-9 Golden Eagles active-duty members and veterans, P-8A Poseidon and P-3C Orion community supporters, maritime patrol aviation enthusiasts, Patrol Wing 10 alumni, NAS Whidbey Island personnel, and military shoulder patch collectors.
Golden Eagles on patrol — VP-9 watches the waves.