USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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VMGR-252 Otis and the Knights Shoulder Patches — Team Otis Meets the Blue Knights
Because when the oldest squadron in the Corps teams up, everybody gets fuel.
VMGR-252, known as "Otis," holds the distinction of being the oldest continually active squadron in the entire Marine Corps — formed on June 1, 1928, in San Diego. Now flying KC-130J Super Hercules out of MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Team Otis has been keeping Marines fueled, supplied, and moving since before most squadrons existed. From WWII campaigns at Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, through Desert Storm where they pumped over 10 million pounds of fuel across 937 combat sorties, to the backbone of logistics in OEF and OIF — Otis has been everywhere it matters. This crossover patch with VMM-365 Blue Knights represents the best of what Marine aviation does: tankers and tiltrotors working together to make the mission happen.
Perfect For: VMGR-252 Otis Marines past and present, VMM-365 Blue Knights crew, MCAS Cherry Point personnel, KC-130 Hercules enthusiasts, and anyone who knows the mission doesn't fly without gas.
Oldest in the Corps. Still delivering.
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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