HMH-465

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465
HMH-465 Squadron Insignia
Active1 December 1981 - present
CountryUnited States of America
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
TypeMarine Corps Heavy Lift Helicopter Squadron
RoleAssault support
Part ofMarine Aircraft Group 16
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Air Station Miramar
Nickname(s)Warhorse
Motto(s)"Take the Reins"
Tail CodeYJ
EngagementsOperation Desert Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
* 2003 invasion of Iraq
Commanders
Commanding OfficerLtCol 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).