U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom (H-1) helicopters with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), prepare to take off during flight operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Oct. 30, 2025. U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz. 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) U

"Nobody Does It Better" The Aviation Combat Element, VMM 162, has played an integral role within the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) Marine Air-Ground Task Force, through offensive, defensive, and all other aviation operations during our deployment as the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command crisis response force. (U.S. Marine Corps 🎥 Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean) | 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 Reinforced (REIN) scrubs the rear rotor of a UH-1Y Venom as part of corrosion control maintenance where Marines inspect the aircraft and remove any corrosion caused by oxidation and lubricate parts as a part of preventative maintenance aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) Feb. 17, 2018.. The 26th MEU is participating in a deployment at sea to conduct maritime and peace keeping operations, as well as maintain rela

U.S. Marines with VMM-162 work alongside Royal Netherlands Army during exercise Bold Quest 24

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