Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 165

 

 

Mission Statement Under 3rd MAW

Provide premier assault support to Marine, joint, and coalition forces from advanced bases, expeditionary airfields or aircraft capable ships in order to enable the CO to fight the MAW as a piece of the MEF level MAGTF in support of the Joint Force Commander. Be prepared to deploy the MAO headquarters and staff support during site command and MEB ACE operations necessary for the effective command and control of subordinate squadrons and attachments in order to ensure success across the full range of military operations.

VMM-165 Leaders

Lieutenant Colonel Drew T. Bossart
Commanding Officer, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165

Lieutenant Colonel Bossart was commissioned in August 2004 through the Platoon Leaders Course and was designated a Naval Aviator in May 2007. In November 2007, Lieutenant Colonel Bossart reported to the Black Knights of HMM-264, MCAS New River, North Carolina, for service as a CH-46E pilot. He deployed with HMM-264 (REIN) on the 26th Marine

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Sergeant Major Charles N. Latour
Sergeant Major, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165

Charles La Tour was born in Blythe, California and raised in Phoenix, Arizona.  He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps August 10, 1999.  Upon completion of training at Recruit Depot San Diego and School of Infantry West, he was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marines (1/6) in Camp Lejeune, NC.  While serving as an Infantry Rifleman, Team

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VMM-165 Change of Command Video Message
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
May 18, 2020 | 12:04
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3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
May 18, 2020 | 12:04
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