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Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 | |
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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 |
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Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Hawaii |
Nickname(s) | Red Dragons |
Motto(s) | "Just Real Players" |
Tail Code | YQ |
Mascot(s) | Trixi |
Engagements | |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtCol B.S. "Jammer" Pope |
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (VMM-268) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of MV-22 transport. The squadron, known as the "Red Dragons", is based at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe, Hawaii and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 24 (MAG-24) and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW).