VMM 268 Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (USMC) Black Coffee Mug

VMM 268 Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (USMC) VMM 268, also known as the "Raiders," is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) medium tiltrotor squadron. The unit falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39), based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. The Raiders operate the MV-22 Osprey, a multi-mission aircraft with both vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities. VMM 268 is primarily responsible for providing assault support, airborne early warning, search and rescue, and other specialized mission requirements for the USMC. The squadron's history dates back to 1943, making it one of the longstanding units within the US Marine Corps aviation community.