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Official VMM-265 Dragons Okinawa 500 Patch — Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 Dragons Okinawa 500 Embroidered Patch
Okinawa 500 — VMM-265 Dragons celebrating a milestone of 500 missions, flights, or events on Okinawa, proving the forward-deployed Dragons never stop flying.
This patch from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (VMM-265), the "Dragons," commemorates the "Okinawa 500" milestone, marking a significant achievement in the squadron's forward-deployed operations from MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The "500" represents a major operational milestone — whether 500 flights, 500 missions, or 500 hours — demonstrating VMM-265's relentless operational tempo in the Indo-Pacific theater.
VMM-265 operates the MV-22B Osprey as part of MAG-36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and is one of the Marine Corps' permanently forward-deployed tiltrotor squadrons. The Dragons fly constantly across the Pacific, conducting training, exercises, bilateral engagements, and maintaining readiness for real-world contingencies. Reaching any "500" milestone on Okinawa represents thousands of hours of flying, maintenance, and operational support by the entire squadron.
Milestone patches are important markers in squadron culture, recognizing collective achievement and motivating continued excellence. The Okinawa 500 patch will be a lasting memento for every Dragon who contributed to reaching this landmark.
Perfect For: VMM-265 Dragons personnel who contributed to the Okinawa 500 milestone, MCAS Futenma community, 1st MAW Marines, Pacific-deployed Marines, and Marine aviation milestone patch collectors.
VMM-265 Dragons Okinawa 500 — five hundred and counting — the Dragons never stop flying the Pacific skies.
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—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
