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Official MAG-31 Tan Flak Patch - Marine Aircraft Group 31 (MAG-31) Official Tan Flak Identification Embroidered Patch, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, MCAS Beaufort.
Going the Distance, Going for Speed — MAG-31 identity stitched in tan for the plate carrier, the flight line, and the collection board.
Marine Aircraft Group 31 was commissioned on 1 February 1943 and built its combat reputation in the Pacific, playing an integral role in the Battle of Okinawa before becoming the first Marine land-based group to operate in the Japanese homeland. Reactivated in 1961 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, MAG-31 has served as the East Coast hub of Marine fixed-wing fighter attack aviation ever since. The group today commands a mix of F/A-18C Hornet and F-35B Lightning II squadrons, including VMFA-533 Hawks — the first operational F-35B squadron at MCAS Beaufort — VMFA(AW)-224 Bengals, and VMFAT-501 Warlords, who train the next generation of Lightning II pilots. MAG-31's mission spans offensive air support, antiair warfare, and aerial reconnaissance in support of Fleet Marine Forces from expeditionary airfields, advanced bases, and aircraft carriers, a mandate that has carried the group from Desert Storm through Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The tan colorway on this flak patch reflects the field-standard identification format worn on plate carriers and flak jackets, giving the MAG-31 insignia a direct connection to deployed gear rather than a dress-uniform display context. That combination of operational color and unit identity makes this patch meaningful for anyone who served under the MAG-31 banner or wants to represent Beaufort-based Marine aviation in a collection.
Perfect For: MAG-31 veterans and active duty Marines, MCAS Beaufort alumni, F-35B and F/A-18 aircrew, VMFA-533 Hawks and VMFAT-501 Warlords personnel, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing collectors, plate carrier and tactical gear displays, shadow boxes, reunion gifts, deployment keepsakes, and anyone building a serious East Coast Marine aviation patch collection that connects Pacific War lineage with modern fifth-generation fighter attack operations.
MAG-31 heritage, tan-field ready, and built for the board, the box, and the gear bag.
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.
