Officially Licensed VMX-22 Argonauts Patch — USMC Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron Embroidered Patch The Argonauts — testing the future of Marine tiltrotor aviation. VMX-22 "Argonauts" is the Marine Corps' tiltrotor operational test and evaluation squadron, responsible for testing and evaluating the MV-22B Osprey and CMV-22B variants to develop tactics, techniques, and procedures for fleet employment. Based at MCAS New River, North Carolina, the Argonauts conduct the operational testing that determines how tiltrotor aircraft will be employed in combat. Every new tactic, weapons integration, and capability upgrade for the Osprey goes through VMX-22 before reaching the fleet. Perfect For: VMX-22 Argonauts Marines, MV-22B Osprey test pilots and crews, Marine Corps operational test and evaluation personnel, MCAS New River aviators, and USMC tiltrotor community patch collectors. Argonauts. Testing the Osprey.
