VMM 165 Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 White Knights (USMC) Black Coffee Mug

VMM 165 Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 White Knights (USMC) VMM 165, also known as the "White Knights," is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) squadron specializing in medium tiltrotor operations. The unit falls under the Aviation Combat Element of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, VMM 165 operates the MV-22 Osprey, a multi-mission aircraft that can take off and land like a helicopter while cruising like a fixed-wing aircraft. The squadron's primary role is to provide rapid response transport of troops, supplies, and equipment for amphibious operations, as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions. The White Knights embody the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment in all their operations.