U.S. Marine Corps helicopter and tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-163 — nicknamed the “Evil Eyes” — during flight operations on recent deployments and training exercises.

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to the “Evil Eyes” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off during flight operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4), under way in the South China Sea, June 8, 2026.

Sergeant Trent A. Henry/U.S. Marine Corps