VMM-165
Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 165 (VMM-165) is a United States Marine Corps Tilt-rotor squadron consisting of MV-22B Osprey transport aircraft. The squadron, known as the "White Knights", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).
| Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 165 | |
|---|---|
HMM-165's insignia | |
| Founded | July 1, 1965 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Medium lift tilt rotor squadron |
| Role | Assault support |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 16 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar |
| Nickname(s) | "White Knights" "Lady Ace" |
| Motto(s) | Whatever it Takes |
| Tail Code | YW |
| Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom * 2003 invasion of Iraq *Operation Inherent Resolve |
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