Officially Licensed USMC 31st MEU PVC Patch — America's Only Forward-Deployed MEU The 31st MEU is always forward, always ready — America's permanent crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU in the Marine Corps, based in Okinawa, Japan, under Marine Forces Pacific. This PVC patch represents the MEU that stands ready 24/7 to respond to crises, conduct humanitarian assistance, and project combat power across the Indo-Pacific region. The 31st MEU integrates ground, aviation, and logistics combat elements into a self-sustaining force that can operate from amphibious ships for extended periods. Their forward-deployed status means the 31st MEU is always the closest American combat force to potential flashpoints in the Western Pacific. Perfect For: 31st MEU Marines, Okinawa-based deployers, MARFORPAC personnel, Indo-Pacific crisis response supporters, and USMC MEU PVC patch collectors. 31st MEU — forward-deployed, always ready.