VMM 162 Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (USMC) Black Coffee Mug

VMM 162 Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (USMC) The VMM 162, also known as the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 within the United States Marine Corps (USMC), is a military aviation squadron specialized in transport and assault missions. This particular unit operates the MV-22 Osprey, a multi-mission aircraft that combines the functionality of both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. The VMM 162 is part of Marine Aircraft Group 49 (MAG-49) and is stationed at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina. Its primary roles include providing rapid response capabilities for a variety of missions, such as disaster relief, troop transport, and combat support operations. The squadron's activities are coordinated under the command of the United States Marine Corps Aviation and fall under the umbrella of the Department of Defense.