VMM-166
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Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 (VMM-166) was a United States Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron consisting of MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft. The squadron, known as the "SeaElk", was last based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. Activated in 1985, HMM-166 was the youngest CH-46 helicopter squadron in the Marine Corps. The squadron was redesignated as a tiltrotor squadron on 23 June 2010. The squadron was deactivated on 1 October 2021.
Quick Facts Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Active ...
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 | |
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Active | 13 September 1985 ā 1 October 2021 |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Medium-lift helicopter squadron |
Role | Assault support CASEVAC |
Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 16 |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar |
Nickname(s) | Sea Elk |
Motto(s) | "Because We Cann" |
Tail Code | YX |
Mascot(s) | Lucky the Elk |
Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Restore Hope Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtCol James C. Ford, III |
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