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Official 31st MEU Det 18 Patch — 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Detachment 18 Embroidered Patch
Forward-deployed and detached — 31st MEU Det 18.
The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) is the nation's only continuously forward-deployed Marine Expeditionary Unit, based on Okinawa, Japan, and operating throughout the Indo-Pacific theater. This Det 18 patch commemorates a specific detachment from the 31st MEU — likely associated with Marine Air Control Group 18 (MACG-18) or another unit designated as Detachment 18 — that deployed as part of the MEU's task-organized composite force.
The 31st MEU operates from MCAS Futenma and Camp Hansen on Okinawa, maintaining constant readiness to respond to crises, conduct humanitarian assistance, perform non-combatant evacuation operations, and execute combat missions across the vast Indo-Pacific region. MEU detachments are small, specialized elements that augment the MEU's capabilities with specific skills — from air control and intelligence to communications and logistics. Each detachment is a force multiplier that brings unique capabilities to the MEU commander's toolkit. This Det 18 patch identifies the Marines who served in this specific augmentation role during a 31st MEU deployment cycle.
This patch represents the specialized capability that Det 18 brought to the forward-deployed MEU.
Perfect For: 31st MEU veterans, Det 18 personnel, MACG-18 members, Okinawa-based Marines, and MEU detachment deployment collectors.
Detached but never disconnected — 31st MEU Det 18.
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.
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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.
