VMM-364
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 (VMM-364) is a United States Marine Corps medium-lift tiltrotor squadron consisting of MV-22B Ospreys. The squadron, known as the "Purple Foxes", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).
| Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 | |
|---|---|
Old HMM-364 Insignia | |
| Active | 1 September 1961 – 22 March 1971 28 September 1984 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Medium Lift Tiltrotor Squadron |
| Role | Conduct air operations in support of the Fleet Marine Forces |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 39 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton |
| Nickname(s) | Purple Foxes |
| Tail Code | PF |
| Mascot(s) | Swifty |
| Engagements | Vietnam War |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | LtCol. Daniel W. Kaiser |
| Executive Officer | Maj. Michael F. Stewart |
| Notable commanders | Eugene R. Brady |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Cargo helicopter | CH-46 Sea Knight MV-22B Osprey |
| Utility helicopter | UH-34D Seahorse |
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