VMO-6

Marine Observation Squadron 6
VMO-6 insignia
Active
  • 1 December 1920 – 30 June 1933
  • 20 November 1944 - 1 January 1977
CountryUnited States
BranchUSMC
TypeObservation
RoleArtillery spotting
Aerial reconnaissance
SizeClose air support
Garrison/HQInactive
Nickname(s)"Tomcats"
"Cherry Six"
"Klondike"
"Seaworthy"
Tail CodeWB
EngagementsBanana Wars
* Occupation of Nicaragua
World War II
* Battle of Okinawa
Korean War
* Battle of Pusan Perimeter
* Battle of Inchon
* Battle of Chosin Reservoir
Vietnam War
* Battle of Khe Sahn
* Operation Dewey Canyon
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Vernon M. Guymon
Hayne D. Boyden
Earl E. Anderson
William J. White

Marine Observation Squadron 6 (VMO-6) was an observation squadron of the United States Marine Corps which saw extensive action during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The squadron was the first Marine Corps helicopter squadron to participate in combat operations when it participated in the Battle of Pusan Perimeter in August 1950.[1] The squadron was decommissioned on 1 January 1977.

  1. ^ Condin Corsairs to Panthers, p.4-5.