VMO-1

Marine Observation Squadron 1
VMO-1 insignia
Active27 July 1943 – 31 July 1993
CountryUnited States
BranchUSMC
TypeObservation
RoleArtillery spotting
Aerial reconnaissance
Garrison/HQInactive
Nickname(s)Yazoo
Motto(s)"Can Do"
Tail CodeER
EngagementsWorld War II
* Battle of Guam
* Battle of Iwo Jima
Operation Desert Storm

Marine Observation Squadron 1 (VMO-1) was an observation squadron of the United States Marine Corps which saw extensive action during World War II and supported numerous contingencies during the Cold War. The squadron was last based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina and saw its final deployment in support of Operation Desert Storm in 1991. The squadron was decommissioned on 31 July 1993.