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Hook & Loop
3"
Embroidered Fabric
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Product Information

This is a 3" patch with hook & loop.

Product Description

VMM-265 Dragon Flightline Quals Patches — Earn Your Wings on the Line

You don't just join the Dragons. You qualify.

VMM-265 "Dragons" is a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron operating the MV-22B Osprey out of MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan under Marine Aircraft Group 36 and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Commissioned on October 1, 1962, the Dragons have been forward-deployed to the Western Pacific for decades, serving as one of the Marine Corps' most operationally active tiltrotor squadrons. From Vietnam-era CH-46 operations through Desert Storm, East Timor's Operation Stabilise, and multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, VMM-265 has been in the fight. During Desert Shield, the Dragons participated in the largest NVG troop lift in Marine Corps history in Oman, and their amphibious feint into Kuwait successfully diverted Saddam's forces from the main attack. These flightline qualification patches represent the hard-earned milestones that VMM-265 maintainers and crew chiefs achieve on the line — the daily grind of keeping Ospreys mission-ready in the humid Pacific heat.

Perfect For: VMM-265 Dragons Marines and veterans, MV-22 Osprey maintainers and crew chiefs, MCAS Futenma personnel, MAG-36 squadrons, and anyone who earned their quals on the Okinawa flightline.

Dragons — qualified, combat-ready, and forward-deployed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right backing?

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.

What size is this item?

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.

Are these Officially Licensed?

If the product is officially licensed, it will say “Officially Licensed” in the title and/or in the product details. If it doesn’t, it’s still a legitimate product—just not part of a licensed program.

Do you offer bulk or reruns for units/squadrons?

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.

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

Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.