Official VP-40 Marlins P-8A Poseidon Shoulder Patch Beast Assault aggressive edge to the Main

aggressive edge to the Main Battery's identity

West Coast Marine aviation enthusiasts

This embroidered Christmas patch represents USS Gerald R

VAQ-131 operates the EA-18G Growler from NAS Whidbey Island

after 80 years of continuous service

Official VP-40 Marlins P-8A Poseidon Shoulder Patch Beast Assault aggressive edge to the MainOfficial VP 40 Marlins P 8A Poseidon Shoulder Patch Laging Handa, Always Ready The Marlins of VP 40 hunt submarines and patrol the oceans with the P 8A Poseidon Laging Handa, always ready. This embroidered shoulder patch represents Patrol Squadron 40 (VP 40), the Fighting Marlins, and their P 8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. VP 40's motto, "Laging Handa" (Filipino for "Always Ready"), reflects the squadron's constant state of readiness for anti