Officially Licensed USMC Ft Belvoir VA Det Patch Patch

Product Information

This is a 4" patch, with or without hook & loop.

Product Description

USMC Fort Belvoir VA Detachment Patch

Marine Corps Detachment Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Marine Corps Detachment Fort Belvoir represents one of the Marine Corps' specialized training units embedded within the broader joint-service environment of Fort Belvoir, Virginia—a sprawling 8,656-acre U.S. Army installation located approximately 20 miles south of Washington, D.C., in Fairfax County. Fort Belvoir is the largest employer in Fairfax County with nearly twice as many workers as the Pentagon, housing elements of ten Army major commands, 26 Department of Defense agencies, and units from every branch of the armed forces.

The Marine Corps detachment at Fort Belvoir was officially established in 2008 at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), though Marine Corps training in topography at the installation began in 1972 under NGA's predecessor organization, the Defense Mapping Agency. The detachment's mission was to train and educate Marines in geographic intelligence (GEOINT), imagery analysis, and technical surveillance countermeasure specialties—critical intelligence disciplines that provide battlefield commanders with the geospatial information needed to plan operations, target enemy positions, and navigate complex terrain.

Over the course of its operational history, more than sixty Marines served as instructors or support staff at the detachment, graduating more than 1,300 geospatially-trained Marines who went on to provide intelligence support to commanders and decision makers in the field. Fort Belvoir itself traces its history to 1917, when Camp A.A. Humphreys was established to train engineer replacements for World War I. The installation was renamed Fort Belvoir in 1935, taking its name from the colonial-era Belvoir plantation that once stood along the Potomac River—an estate where a young George Washington was a frequent guest.

Perfect For: Marine Corps Detachment Fort Belvoir Marines and veterans, Marine Corps intelligence and GEOINT professionals, NGA-trained Marines, imagery analysts, topographic intelligence specialists, and those who served in the National Capital Region's joint-service environment.

From the Defense Mapping Agency to NGA—honoring the Marines of Detachment Fort Belvoir who mastered the geospatial intelligence disciplines that give commanders the eyes to see the battlefield.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right backing?

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What size is this item?

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Do you offer bulk or reruns for units/squadrons?

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

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