USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Officially Licensed US Navy VF-102 Diamondbacks Patch — Fighter Squadron 102 F-14 Tomcat Embroidered Patch
The Diamondbacks — Atlantic Fleet Tomcat warriors who brought air superiority to every carrier deck they flew from.
Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102), the "Diamondbacks," was one of the U.S. Navy's premier F-14 Tomcat fighter squadrons, deploying with Atlantic Fleet carrier air wings from NAS Oceana, Virginia. VF-102 flew the F-14 Tomcat in the fleet air defense and air superiority mission, standing ready to intercept enemy aircraft and defend the carrier battle group against air attack. The Diamondbacks' F-14s carried the AIM-54 Phoenix missile — the longest-range air-to-air missile in the Western arsenal — giving VF-102 the ability to engage hostile aircraft at distances exceeding 100 nautical miles.
The Diamondbacks deployed aboard multiple aircraft carriers during the Cold War and post-Cold War eras, participating in Mediterranean cruises, power projection operations, and combat deployments. VF-102 was part of the Tomcat community that defined Navy fighter aviation for three decades — the era of swing-wing interceptors, long-range Phoenix shots, and the air-to-air culture that produced some of the finest fighter pilots in naval aviation history. The squadron transitioned to the F/A-18F Super Hornet and redesignated as VFA-102, continuing the Diamondback legacy in the multirole fighter era.
Perfect For:
VF-102 Diamondbacks veterans, F-14 Tomcat community members, NAS Oceana aviators, Atlantic Fleet carrier air wing alumni, and US Navy fighter squadron patch collectors.
Diamondbacks. Tomcat warriors.
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.
