Marine Aircraft Group 26

Marine Aircraft Group 26
Marine Aircraft Group 26 insignia
Active16 June 1952 – present
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
TypeTiltrotary Wing Aircraft Group
RoleAssault Support
Training
Part of2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
II Marine Expeditionary Force
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Air Station New River
Nickname(s)Flying Diamonds
EngagementsOperation Desert Storm
War on Terror
Commanders
Current
commander
Colonel James C. Derrick

Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG-26) is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Air Station New River composed of seven MV-22 Osprey squadrons, one of which is the Fleet Replacement Squadron, an aviation logistics squadron, and a wing support squadron. It falls under the command of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and II Marine Expeditionary Force.