VMM 161 Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (USMC) Pint Glass 16oz

VMM 161 Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (USMC) The VMM 161 (Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161) is a unit of the United States Marine Corps. This squadron operates the MV-22 Osprey, a multi-mission aircraft capable of taking off and landing like a helicopter but performing long-range flights like traditional airplanes, thanks to its tiltrotor design. The VMM 161 is part of the Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39) within the III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF). The primary mission of the VMM 161 is to provide the Commanding General with a ready force of tiltrotor aircraft and associated personnel, trained and equipped to rapidly transport troops, cargo, and medical evacuation assets from ship to objective area and in support of the battlefield maneuver requirements. The squadron's history dates back to 1943 when it was first activated as a Helicopter Transport Squadron (HMR-161). Over the years, it has seen various transformations, adopting its current designation in 2007 with the introduction of the MV-22 Osprey. The VMM 161 continues to serve as an essential component of the USMC's aviation capabilities, maintaining readiness for both domestic and international missions.