Official VMM-265 Dragons Shoulder Patches Variant:Light Attack The Heavy Haulers — the

The Heavy Haulers — the original insignia of HMH-462

lighting up after dark in a display that reflects the squadron's around-the-clock readiness

9th Marines served as part of the 9th Marine Regiment

From the earliest deployments to the final withdrawal

Each koala-themed qual patch represents a specific certification that the bearer has earned through demonstrated competence

Official VMM-265 Dragons Shoulder Patches Variant:Light Attack The Heavy Haulers — theOfficial VMM 265 Dragons Shoulder Patches Tiltrotor Dragons from Okinawa The Dragons of VMM 265 wear their MV 22B Osprey identity on their shoulders from Okinawa. These embroidered shoulder patches represent Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (VMM 265), the Dragons, based at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and III Marine Expeditionary Force. The shoulder patches identify the wearer as part of the Dragons' tiltrotor