VMM-261
| Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 | |
|---|---|
VMM-261 insignia | |
| Active | 5 April 1951 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron |
| Role | Conduct air operations in support of the Fleet Marine Forces |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 26 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station New River |
| Nickname(s) | "Raging Bulls" |
| Motto(s) | "First in, Last out" |
| Tail Code | EM |
| Mascot(s) | Bull |
| Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Urgent Fury Operation Sharp Edge Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom * Operation Cobra's Anger |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtCol Colin J. Culkin |
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) is a United States Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron consisting of MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft. The squadron, known as the "Raging Bulls", is based at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, North Carolina and typically falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG-26) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). They were the fourth squadron in the Marine Corps to transition to the MV-22 Osprey.