VMM-264
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (VMM-264) was a United States Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron consisting of MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft. The squadron, known as the "Black Knights", was based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, and normally fell under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG-26) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). They were the last east coast CH-46 Sea Knight squadron to transition to the Osprey. VMM-264 was decommissioned on June 24, 2020.
| Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 | |
|---|---|
VMM-264 Insignia | |
| Active | June 30, 1959 - June 24, 2020. |
| 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 Force |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 26 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station New River |
| Nickname(s) | Black Knights |
| Tail Code | EH |
| Engagements | Operation Power Pack Operation Iraqi Freedom * 2003 invasion of Iraq '"Operation Enduring Freedom'" |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | N/A |
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