VMM-264

VMM-264 reactivates following five-year gap

VMM-264 reactivates following five-year gap

23-Dec-2025Source: US Marine Corps

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, was reactivated during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, on Thursday. VMM-264, known as “The Black Knights,” was deactivated on June 24, 2020, under Force Design initiatives. Throughout the squadron’s deactivation, the Marine Corps conducted an analysis of force management... Read more

Marine Corps Osprey squadrons transfer authority in Afghanistan

Marine Corps Osprey squadrons transfer authority in Afghanistan

24-Jul-2011Source: US Marine Corps

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 transferred responsibility of providing aerial assault support to Marines and coalition troops on the ground in southwestern Afghanistan to VMM-162, at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, July 18. With VMM-162 in place to support combat operations, the Marines of VMM-264, commanded by Lt. Col. Brian G. McAvoy, are now slated to return... Read more

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