VMM-164
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Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (VMM-164), is a United States Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron operating the MV-22B Osprey. Known as the Knightriders, they fall under the command Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW). They are based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton.
Quick Facts Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Active ...
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 | |
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Active | 1 July 1964–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron |
Role | Assault support |
Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 39 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton |
Nickname(s) | "Knightriders" "Flying Death" (Vietnam) |
Motto(s) | "Against all odds" |
Tail Code | YT |
Engagements | Vietnam War *Operation Eagle Pull *Operation Frequent Wind Operation Desert Storm Operation Restore Hope *Operation Inherent Resolve |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | LtCol Casey D. Nelson |
Executive Officer | Maj John Brown |
Aircraft flown | |
Cargo helicopter | CH-46 Sea Knight (1965–2015) MV-22B Osprey (2015–Present) |
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