VMM-261 Mission is to provide assault support of combat troops, supplies and equipment during amphibious operations and subsequent operations ashore. Routinely, VMM squadrons provide the foundation for an aviation combat element (ACE) of any level Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) mission that may include conventional assault support tasks and special operations. This is their “aircraft bullet” patch worn on the right shoulder of those that fly the MV-22B and and does not come with velcro attached.
