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Official VUQ-10 Pathfinders NWU Shoulder Flag Patch - Unmanned Carrier-Launched Multi-Role Squadron 10 (VUQ-10) Pathfinders MQ-25 Stingray Embroidered NWU Shoulder Flag Patch, sized and constructed to Navy Working Uniform specification.
Pathfinders leading the way — the Navy's first unmanned carrier aviation squadron, shaping the future of carrier air wing operations one Stingray flight at a time.
Established on October 1, 2022, at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, VUQ-10 holds a singular place in naval aviation history as the Navy's first Unmanned Carrier-Launched Multi-Role Squadron and the fleet replacement squadron for the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray. The Pathfinders callsign fits the mission precisely: the squadron works alongside test units VX-23, VX-24, and VX-1 to develop the operational and maintenance procedures that will define how the MQ-25 integrates into carrier air wings going forward. The Stingray's primary role as a carrier-based unmanned aerial refueling platform is designed to extend the reach and lethality of the entire strike group, and VUQ-10 is the organization responsible for training every air vehicle pilot and maintainer who will bring that capability to the fleet. The squadron is slated to relocate to Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu, California, as MQ-25 operations mature. This NWU shoulder flag patch, built to the rectangular dimension standard authorized for wear on Navy Working Uniform Type II and III, carries that pioneering identity in a format suited for both the uniform and the display board.
Perfect For: VUQ-10 Pathfinders veterans and active personnel, MQ-25 Stingray air vehicle pilots and maintainers, NAS Patuxent River alumni, naval aviation historians, unmanned systems collectors, carrier air wing enthusiasts, shadow box and patch panel builders, reunion keepsakes, and anyone documenting the early history of Navy carrier-based unmanned aviation. It also makes a meaningful gift for families and supporters who want a clean, uniform-grade piece tied to the squadron that is writing the first chapter of MQ-25 fleet operations.
Pathfinders heritage, stitched at the leading edge of carrier aviation's unmanned future.
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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