HMM-262

Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262), known as the "Flying Tigers," was activated on September 1, 1951. The squadron participated in significant operations during the Vietnam War, providing assault support, troop transport, and resupply missions. Over the decades, HMM-262 has been deployed for humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and regional security missions throughout the Asia-Pacific region. In 2009, the squadron transitioned to the MV-22 Osprey and was redesignated as VMM-262, continuing its legacy of rapid-response and expeditionary operations as part of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.