Officially Licensed USMC VMO-8 Patch 498 and glow-in-the-dark PVC

and glow-in-the-dark PVC

Reserve EA-6B Prowler crews

CH-46 patch variant collectors

The Lucky Red Lions in the heavy helicopter role — HMH-363 carried the name from medium lift to heavy lift

launching a rotary-wing revolution that transformed combat operations across every branch

Officially Licensed USMC VMO-8 Patch 498 and glow-in-the-dark PVCOfficially Licensed USMC VMO 8 Patch Marine Observation Squadron 8 Embroidered Patch VMO 8 Marine observation from the Reserve force. VMO 8 was a Marine observation squadron that contributed to the Marine Corps' observation and forward air control capability. Observation squadrons provided the critical connection between ground forces and supporting arms, ensuring that artillery, naval gunfire, and close air support were accurately directed onto enemy