{"product_id":"official-vmm-263-thunder-chickens-miami-vice-patch","title":"Official VMM-263 Thunder Chickens Miami Vice REIN Patches","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfficial VMM-263 Thunder Chickens Miami Vice REIN Patches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thunder Chickens go REIN with a Miami Vice twist — because when you're the first operational Osprey squadron, you've earned the right to have fun with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVMM-263 \"Thunder Chickens\" made history in 2006 as the Marine Corps' first operational MV-22B Osprey squadron, and in 2007 became the first to deploy the Osprey to combat in Iraq. Based at MCAS New River under MAG-26, 2nd MAW, the Thunder Chickens have served in Vietnam, the Dominican Republic, Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. In the REIN configuration, VMM-263 deploys as the Aviation Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Unit — augmented with attack, heavy-lift, and utility aircraft. This Miami Vice-themed variant adds retro flair to the reinforced mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For:\n\u003cbr\u003eVMM-263 Thunder Chickens Marines, MAG-26 and 2nd MAW personnel, MV-22 Osprey enthusiasts, MEU aviation element deployers, and morale patch collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Osprey squadron. Still setting the pace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military, Law Enforcement and Custom Patches by USMCinsignia.com","offers":[{"title":"With Boat","offer_id":43855814000749,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without Boat","offer_id":43855814033517,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Name Tag","offer_id":43885018218605,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9831\/files\/WhatsAppImage2025-11-23at02.26.58.jpg?v=1764264327","url":"https:\/\/marinepatches.com\/products\/official-vmm-263-thunder-chickens-miami-vice-patch","provider":"MarinePatches.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}