VMM-365
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (VMM-365) is a United States Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron consisting of MV-22B Osprey transport aircraft. The squadron, known as the "Blue Knights", is based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG-26) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW).
| Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (REIN) | |
|---|---|
VMM-365(REIN) Insignia | |
| Active | July 1, 1963 - March 1, 1971 June 13, 1980 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Marine Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron |
| Role | Conduct air operations in support of the Fleet Marine Forces |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 26 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station New River |
| Nickname(s) | Blue Knights |
| Patron | Second To None |
| Tail Code | YM |
| Mascot(s) | Lancer |
| Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003 invasion of Iraq Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtCol Bret J. Knickerbocker |
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