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Officially Licensed USMC VMA-132 Crying Red Asses Patch — The Most Honestly Named Squadron in Marine Corps History
Because when the brass asked for a mascot, VMA-132 apparently chose violence and honesty.
VMA-132, the Crying Red Asses, traces its lineage to VMSB-132, a Marine dive bomber squadron that shipped out from San Diego in October 1942 and landed at Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, just in time to join the legendary Cactus Air Force. Fighting through the brutal Battle of Guadalcanal, the squadron's SBD Dauntless crews flew relentless strikes against Japanese shipping and ground targets before moving on to combat operations in the Central Solomon Islands. The squadron earned a Presidential Unit Citation for their Guadalcanal service and produced heroes like Navy Cross recipient Major Joseph Sailer Jr. This patch honors a squadron whose name alone tells you everything about the Marine Corps' sense of humor.
Perfect For: VMA-132 alumni and descendants, Guadalcanal history enthusiasts, Cactus Air Force collectors, and anyone who appreciates a squadron name that HR would never approve today.
They cried. They were red. They were absolutely that. And they still kicked ass.
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.
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