Helicopter Squadron 262

Helicopter Squadron 262, known as "The Flying Tigers," is a distinguished United States Marine Corps aviation unit established in 1951. The squadron has operated various helicopters over the decades, including the UH-34, CH-46 Sea Knight, and currently the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor. Throughout its history, HMM-262 has played vital roles in combat and humanitarian missions, notably serving in the Vietnam War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and disaster relief operations across the Asia-Pacific region. Based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, the squadron continues to provide rapid air mobility and assault support for III Marine Expeditionary Force.