{"product_id":"official-vuq-10-pathfinders-flag","title":"Official VUQ-10 Pathfinders Flag Patches","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfficial VUQ-10 Pathfinders flag patch set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Navy's first carrier-based unmanned squadron — Pathfinders carry the colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnmanned Carrier-Launched Multi-Role Squadron 10 (VUQ-10), the \"Pathfinders,\" is the U.S. Navy's first carrier-based unmanned aircraft squadron, established on October 1, 2022 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland — and the squadron that's standing up the future of carrier aviation. As the Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) for the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray, VUQ-10's mission is to man, train, and equip the personnel who will operate the Navy's first unmanned carrier-launched air vehicle. The MQ-25's primary role is mission tanking — passing the gas to F\/A-18E\/F Super Hornets, F-35Cs, and E-2Ds to extend strike range well beyond what a carrier air wing can achieve today — with secondary roles in recovery tanking and ISR for the Carrier Strike Group. By shifting refueling duties from the Super Hornet community to the unmanned Stingray, the MQ-25 frees up Super Hornet ordnance capacity and dramatically increases the lethality of every CVW. The Pathfinders currently work alongside test squadrons VX-23, UX-24, and VX-1 at Pax River to develop the operational and maintenance procedures for the new platform, and the squadron will ultimately relocate to Naval Base Ventura County \/ Point Mugu, California. Captain Andrew Gastrell served as the first commanding officer; Commander Emily Mooren took command in February 2024. Two follow-on operational units — VUQ-11 and VUQ-12 — are planned. This flag set carries the Pathfinders' colors as the Navy enters the unmanned carrier aviation era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For: VUQ-10 Pathfinders Sailors and air vehicle operators, MQ-25 Stingray pilots and maintainers, NAS Patuxent River and Point Mugu personnel, VX-23 \/ UX-24 \/ VX-1 test community members, naval aviation unmanned systems enthusiasts, and Carrier Strike Group future-of-CVW collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePathfinders — Navy's first carrier UAV squadron, colors flying.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military, Law Enforcement and Custom Patches by USMCinsignia.com","offers":[{"title":"US Flag MQ-25 Stingray","offer_id":45133754073197,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Squadron Flag MQ-25 Stingray","offer_id":45133754105965,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Don't Tread On Me","offer_id":45133754138733,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Come and Tank It","offer_id":45133754171501,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9831\/files\/Group_1_c10af673-145e-4cfc-a115-f77e6e91f560.png?v=1776881704","url":"https:\/\/marinepatches.com\/products\/official-vuq-10-pathfinders-flag","provider":"MarinePatches.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}