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Officially Licensed USMC VMM-163 Ridge Runner "Pony" Throwback Patch — Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 Throwback Embroidered Patch
Ridge Runner Pony — VMM-163's throwback heritage gallops back.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (VMM-163), the "Ridge Runners" (also known as the "Evil Eyes"), carries a deep and colorful heritage in Marine Corps aviation. This throwback "Pony" patch reaches into the squadron's earlier identity, honoring a vintage design that defined VMM-163 during a previous chapter of its distinguished service. The pony imagery connects to the squadron's ridge-running heritage — fast, agile, and at home in rough terrain.
Throwback patches are treasured in the military aviation community because they preserve visual connections to the pilots, crew chiefs, and maintainers who built a squadron's reputation in earlier eras. VMM-163 has served under multiple designations and operated multiple aircraft types throughout its history, and each era brought its own distinctive artwork and identity. Based at MCAS Miramar, California, and assigned to MAG-16 under the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, the Ridge Runners currently operate the MV-22B Osprey. This officially licensed throwback patch ensures that the Pony-era identity is preserved for collectors and heritage enthusiasts.
Perfect For: VMM-163 Ridge Runners/Evil Eyes veterans and active-duty members, MAG-16 and 3rd MAW alumni, Marine tiltrotor community supporters, throwback and heritage patch collectors, MCAS Miramar personnel, and anyone who values the full history of Marine aviation squadrons.
Ridge Runner Pony rides again — VMM-163 heritage.
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.
If the product is officially licensed, it will say “Officially Licensed” in the title and/or in the product details. If it doesn’t, it’s still a legitimate product—just not part of a licensed program.
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.
