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) |
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.