{"product_id":"official-vmm-774-wild-goose-america-250th-4th-of-july-patch","title":"Official VMM-774 Wild Goose America 250th 4th of July Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfficial VMM-774 Wild Goose America 250th 4th of July Patch - Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 774 Wild Goose Semiquincentennial Commemorative Embroidered Patch marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, 1776 to 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild Goose pride, Reserve aviation heritage, and the spirit of 250 years of American freedom stitched into one official commemorative piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVMM-774 was originally activated on 5 September 1958 at Naval Air Station Brooklyn, New York, and has carried the Wild Goose name through decades of Reserve service under Marine Aircraft Group 49 and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. The squadron answered the call during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991, deployed to Al Asad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and later flew humanitarian missions across South America and the Caribbean. After serving as the last dedicated CH-46E Sea Knight squadron in the Marine Corps, VMM-774 transitioned to the MV-22B Osprey, redesignating in January 2016 and declaring Final Operating Capability in April 2018. Today the Wild Goose stands as the sole Reserve medium tiltrotor squadron in the Marine Corps, capable of moving 24 combat-loaded troops or more than 9,000 pounds of cargo across expeditionary environments. This patch layers that deep squadron lineage onto the milestone of America's Semiquincentennial, connecting one unit's long arc of service to the nation's 250th birthday on the 4th of July 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect For: VMM-774 veterans and current aircrew, Wild Goose alumni and their families, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing collectors, MV-22B Osprey enthusiasts, Marine Forces Reserve supporters, America 250th anniversary commemorative collections, shadow boxes, patch panels, reunion displays, and anyone who wants a single embroidered piece that ties a specific Marine Reserve squadron story to the historic 1776 to 2026 milestone. It also makes a meaningful gift for patriotic collectors, Marine aviation historians, and supporters who want to honor both unit service and national heritage in one display-ready patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild Goose lineage, 250 years of American freedom, stitched together where Reserve service meets national history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military, Law Enforcement and Custom Patches by USMCinsignia.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45443636101229,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9831\/files\/4Patch_22_cf0bdc6c-643e-47b2-9742-6f06440b95a2.png?v=1783608405","url":"https:\/\/marinepatches.com\/products\/official-vmm-774-wild-goose-america-250th-4th-of-july-patch","provider":"MarinePatches.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}