Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 | |
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Active | 1 December 1981 - present |
Country | United States of America |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Marine Corps Heavy Lift Helicopter Squadron |
Role | Assault support |
Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 16 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar |
Nickname(s) | Warhorse |
Motto(s) | "Take the Reins" |
Tail Code | YJ |
Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom * 2003 invasion of Iraq |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | LtCol Andrew Baxter |
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 (HMH-465) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopters. The squadron, known as "Warhorse", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).