USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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VMU-3 V-Bat Wing Shoulder Patches — The Phantoms See Everything
Because the future of Marine aviation doesn't need a cockpit — and VMU-3 is proving it.
VMU-3, the Phantoms, is a Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron now operating the MQ-9A Reaper out of MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, under MAG-24 and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Activated in September 2008 at Twentynine Palms, California, the Phantoms deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan where they flew thousands of combat support sorties with RQ-7 Shadows and ScanEagles, providing real-time reconnaissance and surveillance to Marines on the ground. VMU-3 was the first squadron to integrate a laser designator onto the RQ-7B, enabling them to mark targets for destruction — and they won the 2011 Commandant's Aviation Trophy for their outstanding combat performance. This glow-in-the-dark PVC patch represents the V-Bat wing — the future of Marine unmanned aviation.
Perfect For: VMU-3 Phantoms Marines, MQ-9A Reaper operators, 1st MAW unmanned aviation enthusiasts, and anyone who knows the most dangerous thing on the battlefield is the aircraft you can't see or hear.
No pilot. No problem. The Phantoms are always watching.
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.
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.
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.
