b'An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives a water salute at a deactivation ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Oct. 1, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlos Kealy)JStrategy. Lightening the amount of Marine Corps squadronsIraqi Campaign Streamer with two Bronze Stars, Global War that maintain and fly the MV-22B Osprey allows the Marineon Terror Expeditionary Streamer, and the National Defense Corps to consolidate its resources while paving the wayService Streamer with one Bronze Star.for emerging aircraft technologies. Force Design 2030This has been the most difficult and most rewarding ensures the Marine Corps adapts to emerging tactics andexperience Ive ever had, said Lt. Col. Ford III, regarding his technologies while maintaining its identity as the worldstime with SeaElk, It has been outstanding to see how hard premiere expeditionary force. and passionately Marines can work.The Marines and machines of VMM-166 are being3rd MAW continue to Fix, Fly, and Fight as the Marine disbursed throughout the Marine Corps, while many willCorps largest aircraft wing, and remains combat-ready, remain in Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action.VMM-166 was activated on September 13, 1985. SinceFor questions regarding this release, please contact 3rd then VMM-166 has contributed too countless sea and landMAW Communication Strategy and Operations Office at operations earning several honors and awards including the3rdmawmedia@usmc.mil 450 MILITARY 100+ %TUITIONDEGREES as Low as $250/Credit Hour ONLINE**Some exceptions may apply.www.LUOline.com/pendletonText Pendleton to 49595|LUOnline.com/PendletonThank You For Your Service HOctober 2021H Military Appreciation Resource Magazine 7'