USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Official VRC-40 & VRC-30 Japan Det Patch — Greyhound Logistics Across the Pacific
When the carrier needed mail, parts, and people yesterday, VRC-40 and VRC-30's Japan Det made it happen in a Greyhound.
This patch commemorates the Japan Detachment operations of Fleet Logistics Support Squadrons 40 (VRC-40, the Rawhides) and 30 (VRC-30, the Providers). These squadrons operate the C-2A Greyhound, the carrier onboard delivery (COD) aircraft responsible for ferrying passengers, mail, and critical cargo between shore bases and aircraft carriers at sea. The Japan Detachment maintained a forward-deployed logistics capability in the Western Pacific, supporting carrier strike groups operating from Yokosuka and throughout the Indo-Pacific region. COD operations may lack the glamour of fighter aviation, but they are absolutely essential — a carrier cannot sustain operations without the steady stream of supplies that VRC squadrons deliver.
Perfect For: VRC-40 Rawhides and VRC-30 Providers veterans, C-2 Greyhound aircrew, COD community members, Japan-based naval aviation personnel, and fleet logistics collectors.
Neither rain, nor sea, nor pitching deck stops the Greyhound.
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.
