List of decommissioned United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons

While other nations have Marines who are aviators, only the United States Marine Corps has its own dedicated aviation arm.[1] Most squadrons have changed names and designations many times over the years so they are listed by their final designation.

Squadron designations

The basic tactical and administrative unit of United States Marine Corps Aviation is the squadron. Fixed-wing aircraft squadrons (heavier than air) are denoted by the letter "V," which comes from the French verb "Voler" (to fly). Rotary wing (helicopter) squadrons use "H." Marine squadrons are always noted by the second letter "M." Squadron numbering is not linear as some were numbered in ascending order and others took numbers from the wing or the ship to which they were assigned. From 1920 to 1941, Marine flying squadrons were identified by one digit numbers. This changed on July 1, 1941 when all existing squadrons were redesignated to a three-digit system. The first two numbers were supposed to identify the squadrons parent group but with the rapid expansion during the war and frequent transfer of squadrons this system fell apart.[2]

Decommissioned squadrons

Squadrons are listed by their designation at the time they were decommissioned.

Pre–World War II squadrons

Following World War I, Marine aviation was significantly reduced from 8 to 3 squadrons. Many of the squadrons were renamed and re-designated numerous times and many still exist today with other designations. The squadrons listed below reflect those squadrons that were decommissioned prior to World War II and were never reconstituted in any form.

USMC Vought O2U-2 Corsairs flying past the USS Saratoga (CV-3), c. 1930.
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSources
VP-3M
Marine Patrol Squadron 3		 1931 [3]
VO-6M
Marine Observation Squadron 6
 Hell Divers 1932 [3]
VO-10M
Marine Observation Squadron 10
 April 1, 1931 [3]
VS-14M
Marine Scouting Squadron 14		 July 1, 1933 [3]
VS-15M
Marine Scouting Squadron 15		 July 1, 1933 [3]
ZK-1M
1st Marine Barrage Balloon Squadron		 December 31, 1929 [4]

Marine Reserve Scouting Squadrons

The Marine Aviation Reserve was inactive from 1918 through 1928.[5] When it was reconstituted, the names and aircraft used by these squadrons changed frequently but their home duty stations remained constant. The aircraft for these squadrons were assigned to the reserve bases themselves and were shared with co-located Navy Reserve squadrons.[6] The squadrons were absorbed into the 1st and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wings and their identities lost when they were mobilized in December 1940.[3]

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameLocationDate DecommissionedSource
VMS-1R Boston, Massachusetts December 1940 [6]
VMS-2R Brooklyn, New York December 1940 [6]
VMS-3R Anacostia, D.C. December 1940 [6]
VMS-4R Miami, Florida December 1940 [6]
VMS-5R Black Knights Grosse Ile, Michigan December 1940 [7]
VMS-6R Minneapolis, Minnesota December 1940 [6]
VMS-7R Long Beach, California December 1940 [6]
VMS-8R Oakland, California December 1940 [6]
VMS-9R Seattle, Washington December 1940 [6]
VMS-10R Kansas City, Kansas December 1940 [6]
VMS-11R Brooklyn, New York December 1940 [6]

Marine Barrage Balloon Squadrons

Squadrons flying lighter than air vehicles (balloons), were indicated by the letter Z in naval squadron designation.[8] The first use of balloons by the Marine Corps was during World War I when they were used for artillery spotting.[9] After the outbreak of World War II, the Navy authorized the Marine Corps to create barrage balloon squadrons for the air defense of advanced naval bases.[10] Balloon training was cancelled in the summer of 1943 and the remaining units were decommissioned by the end of the year.[11]

Barrage balloon at Parris Island in May 1942
Barrage balloon at Parris Island in May 1942
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
ZMQ-1 December 15, 1943 [12]
ZMQ-2 August 21, 1943 [12]
ZMQ-3 December 9, 1943 [13]
ZMQ-4 February 20, 1943 [12]
ZMQ-5 December 5, 1943 [12]
ZMQ-6 December 8, 1943 [12]

Marine Balloon Observation Squadron

ZK-1M was formed in 1924 and disbanded in 1929.

Marine Scout Bombing Squadrons

Scout bombing squadrons each had eighteen to twenty-four Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers and were tasked with conducting dive-bombing attacks and long range scouting and patrol missions. They also provided close air support, laid smoke screens and sprayed DDT around bases.[14] The majority of these squadrons were quickly decommissioned following the end of World War II although three entered the Marine Air Reserve for a short period.

  • SBD Dauntless
    SBD Dauntless
  • SB2C Helldiver
    SB2C Helldiver
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMSB-243 Flying Goldbricks September 25, 1945 [15]
VMSB-244 Bombing Banshees June 10, 1946 [16]
VMSB-245 Red Mousie November 17, 1945 [17]
VMSB-342 Bats from Hell October 10, 1944 [18]
VMSB-343 Gregory's Gorillas June 10, 1946 [19]
VMSB-344 October 10, 1944 [20]
VMSB-474 September 10, 1945 [21]
VMSB-484 September 10, 1945 [22]
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate Decommissioned
VMSB-931 January 31, 1946 [23][24]
VMSB-932 Teufelhund January 31, 1946 [25][24]
VMSB-933 September 10, 1945 [25][24]
VMSB-934 October 15, 1945 [25][24]
VMSB-941 October 10, 1944 [25]
VMSB-942 October 10, 1944 [25]
VMSB-943 January 31, 1946 [25]
VMSB-944 October 10, 1944 [26]

Marine Torpedo Bombing Squadrons

VMTBs were torpedo bomber squadrons that operated the Grumman TBF Avenger. They were in service with the Marine Corps during World War II and were decommissioned shortly after the war. They were part of the Cactus Air Force on Guadalcanal, served on escort carriers during the campaign to retake the Philippines and provided close air support for Australian forces on Borneo and Marines during the Battle of Okinawa.[27]

Marine TBF on Guadalcanal, 1942
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMTB-151 Ali Baba March 20, 1946 [28][24]
VMTB-341 Torrid Turtles September 13, 1945 [29]
VMTB-454 Helldivers January 28, 1946 [30]
VMTB-621 March 10, 1945 [31]
VMTB-622 January 31, 1946 [31]
VMTB-623 March 20, 1946 [31]
VMTB-624 March 10, 1946 [32]

Marine Fighting Squadrons

Marine Fighting Squadrons were multirole squadrons responsible for air-to-air combat, combat air patrols, attacking enemy shipping, escorting bombers and close air support.[33] By far the most numerous of any type of Marine Corps squadron, they first made their mark flying the Grumman F4F Wildcat as part of the Cactus Air Force on Guadalcanal and finished World War II flying the venerable Vought F4U Corsair. Many VMF squadrons continued to operate after the war with most in the Marine Air Reserve; however, with the retirement of the Vought F-8 Crusader the VMF squadrons either became VMFAs or were decommissioned.

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSources
VMF-111 Devil Dogs October 22, 1965 [34]
VMF-113 Whistling Devils October 22, 1965 [34]
VMF(AW)-114 Death Dealers July 1, 1963 [35]
VMF-123 Eight Balls 1965 [36]
VMF-132 Crying Red Asses Unknown
VMF-155 Ready Teddys October 15, 1945 [9]
VMF-213 Hell Hawks mid-1970
VMF-215 Fighting Corsairs January 30, 1970 [37]
VMF-216 Bull Dogs March 10, 1945 [38]
VMF-218 Hellions early 1960s [9]
VMF-221 Fighting Falcons October 31, 1965 [39]
VMF-222 Flying Deuces December 31, 1949 [40]
VMF-236 Black Panthers Late 1960s [41]
VMF-313 Lily Packin’ Hellbirds 1950s [42]
VMF-413 Shamrocks January 1963 [43]
VMF-422 Flying Buccaneers June 30, 1947 [44]
VMF-441 Blackjacks October 31, 1965 [45]
VMF-452 Sky Raiders December 31, 1949
VMF-471 September 10, 1945 [46]
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate Decommissioned
VMF-472 Flying Seahorses December 24, 1945 [47]
VMF-481 September 10, 1945 [48]
VMF-482 October 10, 1944 [48]
VMF-511 August 31, 1972
VMF-512 March 10, 1946 [49]
VMF-514 The Whistling Death December 9, 1945 [50]
VMF-521 September 10, 1945 [50][24]
VMF-522 September 10, 1945 [51][24]
VMF-523 October 15, 1945 [51][24]
VMF-524 October 15, 1945 [51][24]
VMF-541 The Bat Eyes early 1960s [52]
VMF-611 1960s
VMF-911 Devilcats March 15, 1946 [53][24]
VMF-912 March 15, 1946 [53][24]
VMF-913 January 31, 1946 [53][24]
VMF-914 January 31, 1946 [54][24][55]
VMF-921 October 10, 1944 [54][56]
VMF-922 October 10, 1944 [54][57]
VMF-923 October 10, 1944 [54][58]
VMF-924 October 10, 1944 [54][59]

Marine Night Fighter Squadrons

After witnessing the Royal Air Force's success using radar directed fighters at night in 1941,[9] the Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics authorized eight Marine night fighter squadrons to be formed by 1945.[60] This timeline was brought forward considerably after the attack on Pearl Harbor and their need proven by the frustration of the Cactus Air Force's pilots not being able to engage Japanese bombers at night during the Battle of Guadalcanal. This led to the formation of VMF(N)-531 in November 1942. After much deliberation the Lockheed PV-1 Ventura was picked as the first choice of aircraft for these squadrons. The night fighting squadrons featured radar equipped aircraft, ground-based radar and personnel that provided Ground-controlled interception (GCI). The VMF(N) designated squadrons were decommissioned after the war, those that weren't were re-designated VMF(AW).[61]

Lockheed PV-1 Ventura night fighter from VMF(N)-531, 1943.
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMF(N)-532 Night Fighters May 31, 1947 [31]
VMF(N)-534 May 31, 1947 [31]
VMF(N)-544 April 20, 1946 [31]

Marine Bombing Squadrons

The Marine Bombing Squadrons were formed during World War II to fill the need for a long range, land based bomber that could be used against enemy shipping and submarines. In the Pacific Theater, the squadrons served ashore as a garrison air force to attack bypassed Japanese bases and other installations. The VMBs flew the North American PBJ-1 Mitchell, which was the naval version of the U.S. Army Air Forces' B-25 Mitchell. Sixteen of these squadrons were commissioned with seven serving in combat, four never able to leave the U.S. due to the war ending and four others converted to VMTB squadrons.[62] The seven PBJ squadrons that saw combat in the Pacific suffered the loss of 45 aircraft, 26 in combat and 19 in non-combat operations, and 173 crew: 62 officers and 111 enlisted men.[63]

North American PBJ-1 Mitchell
A convoy sails under the watchful eyes of three of VMB-613's crews
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMB-423 Seahorses November 30, 1945 [64]
VMB-433 Fork-Tailed Devils November 30, 1945 [65][64]
VMB-443 Wildcats November 30, 1945 [64]
VMB-453 March 20, 1946 [30]
VMB-473 March 20, 1946 [30]
VMB-483 March 15, 1945 [66]
VMB-611 Black Seahorse November 30, 1945 [31]
VMB-612 Cram's Rams March 14, 1946 [67][24]
VMB-613 November 21, 1945 [64]
VMB-614 Ruptured Ducks December 28, 1945 [31]

Marine Operational Training Squadrons

All of these squadrons were activated as Marine Training Squadrons (MTS) at Marine Corps Air Station Edenton, North Carolina in January 1944 and were redesignated as Marine Operational Training Squadrons (MOTS) and transferred to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina in February 1945 as medium bomber pilot training units. They instructed Marines learning to fly the North American PBJ-1 Mitchell. Following the end of the war they were quickly decommissioned.[68]

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
MOTS-811 September 10, 1945 [69][24]
MOTS-812 September 10, 1945 [69][24]
MOTS-813 November 23, 1945 [69][24]
MOTS-814 November 30, 1945 [69][24]

Marine Photographic Squadrons

Marine photographic squadrons were first formed in 1942 and went through numerous name changes while they were active. VMDs/VMPs flew photographic modified versions of the Douglas SBD Dauntless, Consolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator, Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer and Grumman F7F Tigercat. The main mission of these squadrons was to conduct long range, very high-altitude photographic reconnaissance.[70]

Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMD-154 Pathfinders September 10, 1945 [71][24]
VMP-254 November 30, 1949 [72]
VMP-354 December 8, 1949
VMD-954 January 31, 1946 [26][24]

Marine Glider Squadron

The Marine Corps established a glider program in April 1942. Eventually they set goals of having 10,800 Marines qualified as glider infantry, with 1,371 gliders and 3,436 pilots.[73] They originally operated from Page Field on MCRD Parris Island but later moved to Marine Corps Air Station Eagle Mountain Lake outside Dallas, Texas.[74] The program was disbanded in 1943 when it was determined that glider assaults into small, heavily fortified, jungle islands would be tactically unfeasible.[75]

Marine Gliders
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VML-711 May 24, 1943 [76]

Marine Transport Squadrons

Flying the Douglas R4D Skytrain and the Curtiss R5C-1 Commando, these squadrons were responsible for moving troops and cargo, aerial resupply, delivery of Paramarines, and medical evacuation. The last of these squadrons was decommissioned in 1949.[77]

A stick of Marines boards a Douglas R4D Skytrain
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMR-152 January 31, 1959
VMR-153 Hermes May 20, 1959 [78]
VMR-353 February 15, 1946 [79]
VMR-952 May 31, 1947 [80]
VMR-953 Puss in Boots May 31, 1947 [32]

Marine Scouting Squadrons

There were three Marine Scouting Squadrons prior to World War II; however, VMS-3 was the only squadron to retain the designation. The squadron served in Haiti from 1919 through 1934 and then spent its last ten years at St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. During World War II they were the only Marine Corps squadron to operate east of the United States. They began the war flying the Grumman J2F Duck, transitioned to the Naval Aircraft Factory/Vought OS2N Kingfisher and at the time of deactivation were flying SBD Dauntless dive bombers.[70]

VMS-3 Douglas SBD Dauntless
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMS-3 Devilbirds May 20, 1944 [81]

Marine Target Towing Detachments

Marine Target Towing detachments were first formed at Marine Corps Air Station Ewa in October 1944. They were responsible for towing targets for antiaircraft gunnery and radar tracking practice. They flew Martin JM-1 Marauders and the Curtiss R5C-1 Commandos. The last of these detachments was decommissioned in March 1946.[77]

Martin JM-1 Marauder
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMJ-1 October 1945
VMJ-2 March 6, 1946 [82]
VMJ-3 Red Asses October 21, 1945 [81]

Marine Observation Squadrons

The Marine observation squadrons were formed during the latter stages of World War II with the primary mission of forward air control of strike aircraft for close air support and air interdiction.[83] They saw extensive service during the Vietnam War flying the North American OV-10 Bronco. The Marine Corps began decommissioning the VMO squadrons following their participation in Operation Desert Storm as turboprop-driven aircraft were being perceived in the wake of that conflict as being too vulnerable to surface-to-air missiles, especially shoulder-launched man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS), to fly over modern battlefields. Their mission has been assumed by the VMFA(AW) squadrons flying the F/A-18D Hornet.

OY-1 Grasshopper
OV-10 Bronco of VMO-1
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMO-1 July 31, 1993
VMO-2 Cherry Deuce May 20, 1993
VMO-4 Evil Eyes March 31, 1994
VMO-6 Tomcats January 1, 1976 [84][85]
VMO-7 November 16, 1945
VMO-8 July 1976

Marine Attack Squadrons

In 1951, the Marine Corps began fielding the Douglas AD-1 Skyraider ground attack aircraft which had as its main role close air support for the Marines on the ground. Thus many squadrons had their designation changed from VMF to VMA to reflect this ground attack role. 13 squadrons were equipped with the Skyraider until they were finally phased out in 1958.[86] Follow on VMA squadrons operated the A-4 Skyhawk during the Vietnam War through their retirement just after Operation Desert Storm. The VMA tradition is carried on today by squadrons flying the AV-8B Harrier II.

Douglas AD-6 Skyraiders of VMA-331
Douglas A-4B Skyhawks of VMA-324
Douglas OA-4M Skyhawk of MAG-32
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMA-131 Diamondbacks December 5, 1998 [87]
VMA-133 Dragons 30 September 1992
VMA-141 1 September 1969
VMA-143 Rocket Raiders
VMA-144 Hensagliska October 31, 1965 [88]
VMA-217 Max's Wild Hares 1964
VMA-233 Flying Deadheads 1969
VMA-241 Sons of Satan
VMA-322 Fighting Gamecocks June 27, 1992 [89]
VMA-324 Devildogs 29 August 1974 [90]
VMA-331 Bumblebeess October 1, 1992
VMA-543 Night Hawks April 1, 1974

Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons

VMAQ squadrons operated the EA-6B Prowler[91] and were tasked with providing electronic attack, electronic counter-countermeasures, radar jamming and suppression of enemy air defense using the AN/ALQ-99 jamming pod[92] and the AGM-88 HARM. Each of the four squadrons operated five aircraft and were land-based, although they were capable of landing on board U.S. Navy aircraft carriers.[93][94] VMAQ-2 decommissioned on March 8, 2019 marking the end of active service for the VMAQs and the EA-6B Prowler.

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMAQT-1 Banshees April 29, 2016 [95]
VMAQ-2 Death Jesters March 8. 2019 [96]
VMAQ-3 Moon Dogs May 11, 2018 [97]
VMAQ-4 Seahawks June 2, 2017 [98]

Marine Reconnaissance Squadron

Marine Reconnaissance Squadron 4 was the only reserve photographic reconnaissance squadron in the Marine Corps. Initially based in Naval Air Station New Orleans, Louisiana they moved to Naval Air Station Olathe, Kansas May 1, 1967 and then again to Naval Air Station Dallas, Texas in 1970 when the reserves were reorganized. They flew Vought RF-8A Crusader until 1969 when all the planes were replaced with the Vought RF-8G Crusader.[99]

RF-8A and EF-10B of VMCJ-3.
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMJ-4 1973

Marine Composite Reconnaissance Squadrons

Following the Korean War Marine Composite Squadron 1 (VMC-1) and Marine Photographic Squadron 1 (VMJ-1) were combined to form VMCJ-1. The new squadron was responsible for both Photoreconnaissance and Electronic Warfare. In its early years it flew the Vought RF-8A Crusader and Douglas EF-10B Skyknight but these were later replaced by the McDonnell-Douglas RF-4B Phantom II and the Grumman EA-6A Electric Intruder. The squadron was decommissioned following the end of the Vietnam War and the reorganization of the Marine Corps' composite community in 1975.[100]

Douglas EF-10B Skyknight of VMCJ-1
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMCJ-1 Golden Hawks September 1, 1975 [101]

Marine Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

Upon the decommissioning of the Marine Composite Squadrons (VMCJs), VMFP-3 became the lone photographic reconnaissance squadron in the Marine Corps.[102] They flew the McDonnell-Douglas RF-4B Phantom II and operated from 1975 until being decommissioned in 1990. Their capability has since been replaced by various targeting pods used on Marine aircraft and the Advanced Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance System which is found in some of the McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet squadrons.[103]

McDonnell-Douglas RF-4B Phantom IIs
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMFP-3 Eyes of the Corps September 3, 1990

Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons

The first Marine Corps squadron to be redesignated a VMFA was in June 1962 upon receipt of the first McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II aircraft. VMF and VMA squadrons were redesignated because the new Phantoms could be both fighter aircraft and ground attack aircraft.[104] These squadrons were heavily deployed during the Vietnam War. Most of these squadrons would eventually convert to the McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet with the last F-4 Phantom leaving service in 1992.[105] The end of the Cold War saw the deactivation of some VMFA squadrons as part of the overall drawdown of the US Military[106]

McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II of VMFA-531
McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18A Hornet of VMFA-321
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMFA-124 Whistling Death June 19, 1999 [107]
VMFA-134 Smoke April 1, 2007 [108]
VMFA-142 Gators July 2008 [109]
VMFA-212 Lancers March 11, 2008 [110]
VMFA-235 Death Angels June 14, 1996 [111]
VMFA-251 Thunderbolts April 23, 2020 [112]
VMFA-321 Hells Angels September 30, 2004 [113]
VMFA-333 Fighting Shamrocks March 31, 1992 [114]
VMFA-334 Falcons December 30, 1971 [115]
VMFA-351 1978 [116]
VMFA-531 Grey Ghosts April 27, 1992 [117]

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron
See also: List of active United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons § Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons (All Weather)
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMFA(AW)-332 Moonlighters March 30, 2007 [118]

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadrons
See also: List of active United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons § Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadrons
CH-53A of HMH-769
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
HMH-463 Pegasus April 22, 2022 [119]
HMH-366 Hammerheads December 16, 2022 [120]
HMH-769 Titan August 2, 2008 [121]
HMH-777 Flying Armadillos 1980 [122]

Marine Medium Helicopter Squadrons

The original Marine Medium Helicopter squadrons flew the Sikorsky UH-34D Sea Horse, which shortly after its inception saw extensive combat during the Vietnam War.[123] Beginning in 1966 they began to be replaced with the CH-46 Sea Knight which was faster, could carry more troops and is still in service today.[124] The decommissioned HMM squadrons reflect the UH-34D training squadron and various reserve squadrons.

UH-34D Sea Horse
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
HMM-761 August 31, 1962 [125]
HMM-762 December 31, 1962 [126]
HMM-763 September 30, 1962 [127]
HMM-766 Beavers October 1, 1976 [128]
HMM-768 1976 [129]

Marine Light Helicopter Squadrons
Bell UH-1N Huey from HML-770
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
HML-765 June 30, 1976 [130]
HML-767 Nomads August 1, 1994 [131]
HMM-770 Stingers 1980 [132]
HML-771 Hummers August 1, 1994 [131]
HML-776 Gangsters July 1, 1994 [131]

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadrons

The Marine Corps’ light attack squadrons (HMLAs) are composite squadrons usually made up of 12 Bell AH-1Z Cobras and 6 Bell UH-1Y Hueys. The primary missions of the Cobra is close air support, forward air control, reconnaissance and armed escort, while the Huey provided airborne command and control, utility support, supporting arms coordination and medical evacuation. These squadrons were first formed during the Vietnam War with the fielding of the Bell AH-1 Cobra gunship and its being combined in the same squadron with the UH-1H Iroquois that initially belonged to the Marine Corps' VMO squadrons. The majority of these squadrons are still active in the Fleet Marine Force today.

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
HMLA-269 The Gunrunners December 9, 2022 [133]
HMLA-467 Sabers June 16, 2016 [134]
HMLA-469 Vengeance December 16, 2022 [135]

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron

Marine tiltrotor squadrons operate the MV-22 Osprey with their main mission being assault support. The Osprey offers twice the speed, five times the range, and can fly more than twice as high as the CH-46 Sea Knight it replaced. The Marine Corps has 18 operational Osprey squadrons as of April 2018.

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMM-166 Sea Elk October 1, 2021 [136]
VMM-264 Black Knights June 24, 2020
VMM-561 Pale Horses July 7, 2012

Training squadrons

[137]

Grumman TF-9J Cougar of VMT-103 at MCAS El Toro in 1965.
Douglas A-4M Skyhawk of VMAT-102
Grumman TC-4C Academe from VMAT(AW)-202
Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate DecommissionedSource
VMAT-20
Marine Attack Training Squadron
VMFAT-101
Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron		 Sharpshooters September 29, 2023 [138]
VMAT-102
Marine Attack Training Squadron		 Skyhawks October 1, 1987
VMT-103
Marine Training Squadron		 Sky Chickens June 1, 1972 [139]
VMFAT-201
Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron		 Hawks September 30, 1974 [140]
VMAT(AW)-202
Marine All-Weather Attack Training Squadron		 Double Eagles 1990
VMAT-203
Marine Attack Training Squadron		 Hawks October 29, 2021 [141]
VMGRT-253
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Training Squadron		 Titans September 14, 2006
HMT-301
Marine Helicopter Training Squadron
 Windwalkers June 3, 2005 [142]
HMHT-401
Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron		 May 1, 1972 [143]
HMMT-402
Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron		 May 1, 1972 [143]

See also

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