VMM-266

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266
VMM-266's unit insignia
Active26 April 1983 - present
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
TypeMedium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron
RoleConduct air operations in support of the Fleet Marine Forces
Part ofMarine Aircraft Group 26
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Air Station New River
Nickname(s)Fighting Griffins
Tail CodeES
EngagementsOperation Desert Storm
Operation Allied Force
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Odyssey Dawn
Operation Unified Protector
Commanders
Current
commander
LtCol. Pullinger

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (VMM-266) is a United States Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron consisting of MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft. The squadron, known as the "Fighting Griffins", is based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG-26) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW).