VMM-161
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (VMM-161) is a United States Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron that operates the MV-22 Osprey. The squadron, known as the "Greyhawks", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW). The squadron has the distinction of being the first helicopter transport squadron in the world and regularly utilizes the phrase “The First, The Best”.
| Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 | |
|---|---|
New VMM-161 insignia | |
| Active | January 15, 1951 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Medium-Lift Tiltrotor Squadron |
| Role | Assault Support |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 16 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar |
| Nickname(s) | "Greyhawks" |
| Motto(s) | "Equitatus Caeli" "Cavalry from the Sky" “The First, The Best” "Family, Family, Family" |
| Tail Code | YR |
| March | Physical (Dua Lipa song) |
| Engagements | Korean War Vietnam War * Operation Starlite Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtCol Ryan Stevens |
| Notable commanders | Keith B. McCutcheon |
Mission:
Provide assault support transport of combat troops, supplies and equipment during expeditionary, joint or combined operations. Be prepared for short-notice, worldwide employment in support of Marine Air-Ground Task Force operations.
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