Officially Licensed USMC VMM-165 White Knights Patch — Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 Embroidered Patch
White Knights of the Pacific — Osprey excellence from the West Coast.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 (VMM-165), the "White Knights," is a United States Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey squadron operating from the West Coast. The White Knights are part of the Marine Corps' tiltrotor community, providing assault support transport for Marine ground forces with the unmatched speed, range, and versatility of the Osprey platform. VMM-165 carries forward a proud rotary-wing heritage that has evolved through multiple aircraft transitions and decades of operational deployments.
Flying the MV-22B Osprey, VMM-165 delivers Marines, equipment, and supplies into austere environments with a capability that far exceeds traditional helicopter transport. The White Knights have deployed extensively across the Indo-Pacific theater and beyond, supporting Marine Expeditionary Units, bilateral training exercises, humanitarian assistance operations, and combat deployments. The squadron's white knight insignia reflects a tradition of honor, professionalism, and chivalric warrior spirit that permeates every aspect of their operations — from the flight line to the combat zone.
Perfect For: VMM-165 veterans and active-duty White Knights, MV-22 Osprey crew members and maintainers, West Coast Marine aviation enthusiasts, tiltrotor fans, and military patch collectors who value the legacy of Marine assault support squadrons.
Honor in the skies — the White Knights ride the Osprey.