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  • VMM-561 activates ‘Osprey’ squadron at Miramar

    12/07/2010 12:56:04 AM PST · by ErnstStavroBlofeld · 20 replies
    U.S. Marines ^ | 12/7/2010 | By Cpl. Steven H. Posy
    Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron 561 became the first MV-22 “Osprey” squadron on the West Coast to begin from scratch during a squadron activation ceremony held here Dec. 2, 2010. A crowd of Marines and spectators gathered at the ceremony as Lt. Col. Warren J. Curry, the VMM-561 commanding officer, took control of the new squadron. “These Marines are making history today and are a part something special,” said Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Conant, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general. “They are part of a great legacy.” The ceremony commenced with a performance by the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Marching...