VMM-261
Military unit / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about HMM-261?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) is a United States Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron consisting of MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft. The squadron, known as the "Raging Bulls", is based at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, North Carolina and typically falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG-26) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). They are the fourth squadron in the Marine Corps to transition to the MV-22 Osprey.
Quick Facts Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, Active ...
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 | |
---|---|
Active | 5 April 1951 – present |
Country | United States |
Branch | USMC |
Type | 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) | "Raging Bulls" |
Motto(s) | "First in, Last out" |
Tail Code | EM |
Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Urgent Fury Operation Sharp Edge Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom * Operation Cobra's Anger |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtCol Bryan "Ash" Hole |
Close