Officially Licensed USMC VMX-1 Immortals Leather Patch — Operational Test and Evaluation in Leather The Immortals of VMX-1 test every new system the Marine Corps wants to put in the field. Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), the Immortals, conducts operational testing of Marine aviation systems and equipment from MCAS New River, North Carolina. This leather patch presents the Immortals' identity in a premium format. VMX-1 tests everything from new aircraft configurations to weapons systems, avionics upgrades, and tactical procedures. Their evaluations determine whether new equipment is ready for the operational fleet. The Immortals name suggests the enduring nature of the test mission — as long as the Marine Corps innovates, VMX-1 will be there to test it. Perfect For: VMX-1 Immortals test personnel, Marine operational test enthusiasts, MCAS New River fans, and USMC test squadron leather patch collectors. Immortals — testing Marine aviation in leather.
