| Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-263 | |
|---|---|
 Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 Insignia | |
| Active | 16 June 1952 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron |
| Role | Conduct air operations in support of the Fleet Marine Forces |
| Size | approx 250 Marines |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 26 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station New River |
| Nickname(s) | "Thunder Chickens" |
| Motto(s) | Gopher Broke |
| Tail Code | EG |
| Mascot(s) | Ready Ape |
| Engagements | Vietnam War
Operation Enduring Freedom - Horn of Africa Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtCol Sean Rafferty |
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (VMM-263) is a United States Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron consisting of MV-22B Osprey transport aircraft. The squadron, known as the "Thunder Chickens", is based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG-26) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW).