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VMM-364
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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).
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Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 | |
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![]() Old HMM-364 Insignia | |
Active | 1 September 1961 – 22 March 1971 28 September 1984 – present[1] |
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. Shawn C. Stelzel |
Sergeant Major | SgtMaj Christopher Futch |
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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