VMU-4

Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4
VMU-4 squadron insignia
Active
  • 1 Jul 2010 – May 15,2022

As VMO-4:

  • 20 Dec 1943 – 20 Oct 1945
  • 1 Sep 1962 – 31 Mar 1994
CountryUnited States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeAerial reconnaissance
RoleReconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition
SizeTBD
Part ofMAG-41, 4th MAW
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton
Nickname(s)Evil Eyes
Tail Codes7Y(1st)
5Y(2nd)
MU(3rd)
EngagementsBattle of Saipan
Battle of Iwo Jima
Aircraft flown
Multirole helicopterSH-34G/J Sea Bat
ReconnaissanceOY-1 Grasshopper
OV-10 Bronco
RQ-7B Shadow

Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 (VMU-4) is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) squadron in the United States Marine Corps that operates the RQ-21 Blackjack. It is the fourth UAV squadron in the Marine Corps and the first in the reserve component. The squadron, nicknamed the "Evil Eyes", entered the force structure on 1 July 2010, when Marine Observation Squadron 4 (VMO-4) was reactivated and redesignated VMU-4.

The squadron inherited the history of VMO-4 which was an observation squadron that saw extensive action during World War II. They were last based at Naval Air Station Atlanta near Atlanta, Georgia and were deactivated on 23 May 1993 as part of the post-Cold War drawdown of forces. VMU-4 is a subordinate unit of Marine Aircraft Group 41 and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.