HMM-163

Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163), known as the "Evil Eyes," was commissioned in 1951 and has a distinguished history within the United States Marine Corps. The squadron gained recognition for its extensive combat service during the Vietnam War, where its helicopters provided assault support, troop transport, and medical evacuation under challenging conditions. HMM-163 continued its legacy with deployments in subsequent conflicts, including Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, supporting Marine Air-Ground Task Force operations worldwide. In 2010, the squadron transitioned to the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft and was redesignated as VMM-163, continuing its proud tradition of excellence in aviation.