Official VMM-261 Raging Bulls Energy Drink Shoulder Patch — Fueled by Tiltrotor Power
VMM-261 gives you wings. Literally. They tilt.
VMM-261 "Raging Bulls" is a Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron operating the MV-22B Osprey out of MCAS New River, North Carolina under Marine Aircraft Group 26 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Originally commissioned as HMR-261 in 1951, the Raging Bulls flew HRS Chickasaws and later CH-46 Sea Knights through decades of service including Vietnam, Beirut, and multiple MEU deployments. The squadron transitioned to the MV-22 Osprey and continues to provide assault support transport of combat troops, supplies, and equipment during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. This "Energy Drink" morale patch is pure squadron humor — a riff on a certain famous beverage brand, because when you're operating a tiltrotor aircraft that takes off like a helicopter and flies like a plane, you need all the energy you can get. The Bulls have been charging hard for over seven decades, and they show no signs of slowing down.
Perfect For: VMM-261 Raging Bulls Marines past and present, MV-22 Osprey crews and maintainers, MCAS New River squadrons, 2nd MAW personnel, and anyone who thinks the best energy drink comes with rotors and a tail code.
Raging Bulls — this one actually gives you wings.