Description
This Marine Air Group 13 Patch a USMC aviation unit based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma that is currently composed of two McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II squadrons, two Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II squadrons, an unmanned aerial vehicle squadron, a maintenance and logistics squadron, and a wing support squadron. The group falls under the command of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and the I Marine Expeditionary Force.
The red and gold triangular patch displays an eagle symbolically flying over a globe representing the entire world. The words Marine Aircraft Group are embroidered near the top of the patch in yellow.
MAG 13 USMC Patch Features
- Iron-on Adhesive Backing so that you can either sew or iron on the patch to your uniform, pack, or any other type of material.
- Patch measures approximately 3″ in.
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (MCAS Yuma), located near Yuma, Arizona, is a prominent United States Marine Corps air station. Founded in 1928 as Fly Field, it was later transformed into Yuma Army Airfield during World War II.
MCAS Yuma is under the control of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and has evolved into a key training and operational base for the USMC. It houses multiple F-35B Lightning II squadrons, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 (MAWTS-1), Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), and Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 (VMFT-401) of the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing of the Marine Corps Reserve.
Apart from its USMC role, MCAS Yuma also serves a dual function as a joint-use civilian-military airport, sharing facilities with Yuma International Airport.
Currently, MCAS Yuma is a critical training facility for the US Marine Corps, focusing on air-to-ground operations and hosting essential aviation units. It stands out for its optimal flying conditions and extensive range areas. MCAS Yuma is a significant site for USMC aviation training and operations.
