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Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 | |
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Active | 26 April 1983 - present |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron |
Role | Conduct air operations in support of the Fleet Marine Forces |
Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 26 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station New River |
Nickname(s) | Fighting Griffins |
Tail Code | ES |
Engagements | Operation 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).