U.S. Marine Squadrons
Part 1 of 6 – HMX – HMT – MALS
Part 2 of 6 – HMM
Part 3 of 6 – HMH
Part 4 of 6 – HMR – HML – HMLA – HMLAT – HMMT
Part 5 of 6 – VMM – HX / MX / VMX
Part 6 of 6 – VMMT – VMAT – VMFAT – VMGR – VMR – HMA / VMO – VMU
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadrons
“The Marine Corps' HMM squadrons first came to being in 1964 with the fielding of the CH-46 Sea Knight medium helicopter. They provide all-weather, day/night, night vision goggle (NVG) assault transport of combat troops, supplies, and equipment during amphibious and subsequent operations ashore. Troop assault is their primary function and the movement of supplies and equipment is secondary.[37][38] The CH-46 is currently being replaced by the MV-22B Osprey and HMM squadrons are incrementally being deactivated and coming back as VMMs” (Ref. [36]; 37 & 38 of List of active United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons – Wikipedia & Navy web site).
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HMR/HMR(L)/HMR(C) / HMM/VVM-161
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HMR/HMR(L)/
HMM/VMM-162
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HMR/HMR(L)/
HMM/VMM-163
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Referee to VMM
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Referee to VMM
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Referee to VMM
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HMM-165 / HMM-165
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HMM-166/VMH-166
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HMR/HMRL/
HMM-261/VMM-261
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HMM-165
White Knights
Vietnam
Comm. 1 July 1965 – Present
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Referee to VMM
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Referee to VMM
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HMM-262 / HMM-262
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HMR/HMR(L) /
HMM/VMM-264
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HMM-265 / HMM-265
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HMM-262
Flying Tigers
"Echo Tango"
Tail Code:
HT 1951-56; ET 1956
Aircraft: HRS-1 (CH-19E); HUS-1 (UH-34D;
CH-46A/D/F/E
MAG-36, 1st MAW
MCAS Futenma, Japan
Comm. Sep. 1951 – Present
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Referee to VMM
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HMM-265 / HMM-265
Dragons
Tail Code: EP 1959
Aircraft:
HUS (UH-34D);
CH-46A/D/F/E
MAG-36, 1st MAW
MCAS Futenma, Japan
Comm. 1 Oct. 1962 – Present
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HMM-268 / HMM-268
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HMM-364 / HMM-364
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HMM-365 / VMM-365
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HMM-268 / HMM-268
Red Dragons
Tail Code:
BL 1972-77; YQ 1979-
Aircraft:
UH-1N; CH-46D/F/E
MAG-39, 3rd MAW
MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA
Comm. 15 Sep. 1972 – Present
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HMR(L)/HMM-364 /
Purple Foxes
Tail Code:
YK 1961-71 PF 1984
Aircraft:
UH-34D; CH-46A/D/F/E
MAG-39, 3rd MAW
MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA
Comm. 1 Sep. 1961 – Present
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Referee to VMM
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HMM-761 / HMM-761
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HMM-762 / HMM-762
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HMM-763 / HMM-763
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HMR/HMM-761
Tail Code:
7V 1958-62*
(*Station Code for NAS Glenview, IL)
Aircraft:
HSS-1 (SH-34G)
Activated 1 April 1958
Deactivated 31 Aug 1962
3rd Marine Corps Reserve helicopter squadron
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HMR/HMM-762
Tail Code:
7D 1958-62* (*Station Code for NAS Dallas, TX)
Aircraft:
HUP-2/UH-25B
Activated 15 April 1958 at Dallas, Tx,
Deactivated 31 Dec 1962
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HMR/HMM-763
Tail Code:
7V 1958-62* (*Station Code for NAS Glenview, IL)
Aircraft:
HSS-1 (SH-34G)
Activated 15 April 1958
Deactivated 30 Sep 1962.
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HMM-764 / HMM-764
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HMR/HMM/HML-765
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HMR/HMM-766
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HMR/HMM-764
Moonlight
"Sea Knights"
Tail Code:
7L 1958-68*; 5L 1968-72*; ML 1972
(*Station Codes:
7L - Los Alamitos, CA; 5L - El Toro, CA)
Aircraft:
HSS (SH-34); HUP (UH-25); UH-34D; CH-46A/D/F/E
MAG-41, 4th MAW
Edwards AFB, CA
Comm. 15 April 1958 – Present
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Referee to HML
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HMR / HMM-766
Beavers
Tail Code:
7V 1958-?*; 5Y 1968-72*; QS 1972-76
* Station Code: 7V - Minneapolis, MN; 5Y MARTD Detroit, MI
Aircraft:
HUP-2/UH-25B;
HSS-1/SH-34G; HSS-1N/SH-34J; UH-34D
Activated in 1958
Deactivated 1 Oct 1976
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HMM-768 / HMM-768
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HMR/HMM/HML-770
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HMR/ HMM/ HML-771
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HMM-768 /
UH-34Ds in July 1967; in March 1971 the squadron converted to the CH-46A Activated 15 Sep 1958
Deactivated 1976
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Referee to HML
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Referee to HML
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HMR/HMM/HMH-772
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HMR/HMM/
HMA/HMLA-773
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HMM-774 / HMM-774
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Referee to HMH
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Referee to HMLA
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HMR/HMM-774 /
HMR/HMM-774 /
HMR/HMM-774
Wild Goose
MAG-49, 4th MAW
NS Norfolk, VA
Comm. 1958-62
Deactivated 30 June 1976
1969 – Present
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HMR/HMM/HML-776
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Referee to HML
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Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 (HMM-165) - 1965 - 1975 (the War in Vietnam) Activated 1 July 1965 at Santa Ana, California as MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 165, MARINE AIRCRAFT GROUP 36, III MARINE AIRCRAFT WING” (Ref. http://www.hmm165whiteknights.com/history.htm ).
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Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters. The squadron, known as the "Flying Tigers", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 36 (MAG-36) and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW).
“The "Flying Tigers" of HMM-262 have a distinguished record of 50 years of service, including Southeast Asia, Vietnam, and the Gulf War. HMR(L)-262 was part of the Project Mercury program in the early 1960s. serving as the Atlantic recovery squadron. Activated 1 September 1951 at Cherry Point, North Carolina, as Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 262. Assigned during February 1952 to the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing. Assigned during June 1952 to Marine Aircraft Group 26. Relocated during July 1954 to New River, North Carolina. Redesignated 31 December 1956 as Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron (Light) 262. Redesignated 1 February 1962 as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262. Participated in the intervention in the Dominican Republic, April - June 1965. Deployed during December 1966 to the Republic of Vietnam, and reassigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Participated in the war in Vietnam, December 1966 - May 1971, operating from:
Ky Ha
Marble Mountain
USS Tripoli
Quang Tri
Phu Bai
Relocated during May 1971 to Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and reassigned to Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Brigade. Deployed at various times since the 1970s to the Western Pacific. The 1st Marine Brigade redesignated 30 August 1985 as the 1st Marine Amphibious Brigade. The 1st Marine Amphibious Brigade redesignated 5 February 1988 as the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade. After several years based in Hawaii, HMM-262 relocated to Futenma, Okinawa, and reassigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. It currently alternates with HMM-265 as the Aviation Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Relocated during September 1992 to Futenma, Okinawa, and reassigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36.
Awards
· PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION STREAMER with 1 bronze star
· NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER with 1 bronze star
· MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION with 4 bronze stars
· NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE STREAMER with 3 bronze stars
· ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY STREAMER
· VIETNAM SERVICE STREAMER with 2 silver stars and 1 bronze star
· VIETNAM CROSS of GALLANTRY with PALM STREAMER
VIETNAM MERITORIOUS UNIT CITATION CIVIL ACTIONS STREAMER
HMR-262 HMR(L)-262
 
HMM-262
   
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Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters. The squadron, known as the "Dragons", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 36 (MAG-36) and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW).
“HMM-265 was activated 30 September 1962 at New River, North Carolina, as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, and assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing. In April 1966, HMM-265 deployed to Da Nang, South Vietnam, Republic of Vietnam and reassigned to Marine Aircraft Group 16, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. KICK, BEACON GATE, COCHISE. While in Vietnam. The "Dragons" participated in several operations, including MACON, PRAIRIE, BEAR CHAIN/FREMONT, BEACON GUIDE, KANGAROO KICK, BEACON GATE, COCHISE. During September 1967, all CH-46s were grounded after several aircraft lost tail pylons in flight. All CH-46 squadrons in Vietnam had to send their aircraft to Okinawa for inspection and modification. HMM-265 was back in combat by December. Participated in the war in Vietnam, May 1966 - October 1969, operating from:
Da Nang
Marble Mountain
USS Iwo Jima
USS Tripoli
By 1969, HMM-265 had begun flying the more powerful CH-46D. Further operations included BOLD PURSUIT, MIGHTY PLAY, and DEFIANT STAND. Relocated during October 1969 to Santa Ana, California, and reassigned to Marine Aircraft Group 56, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing. Deactivated 14 November 1970. After three years of combat in Vietnam, HMM-265 was transferred to MCAS Santa Ana and joined MAG-56. HMM-265 was deactivated 14 Nov 1970. HMM-265 was reactivated 1 September 1977 at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and assigned to MAG-24, and assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Brigade. Departed 1 July 1978 on Western Pacific deployment aboard USS New Orleans. Departed 30 July 1979 on Western Pacific deployment aboard USS Tripoli. Departed 27 October 1980 on Western Pacific deployment aboard USS Tarawa. Departed 18 November 1981 on Western Pacific deployment aboard USS Tripoli. Starting in 1983, the "Dragons" began making WestPac deployments, operating from USS New Orleans in 1983 and USS Belleau Wood in 1984. The "Dragons" were the first HMM to have AV-8 "Harriers" attached during a deployment. In 1985 HMM-265 became the first Hawaii-based helicopter squadron to participate in the Unit Deployment Program, moving to Okinawa for six-month deployments 4 February 1985. 1st Marine Brigade redesignated 30 August 1985 as the 1st Marine Amphibious Brigade. Deployed on 4 February 1987 to Okinawa under the Unit Deployment Program. The 1st Marine Amphibious Brigade redesignated 5 February 1988 as the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade. During 1990-91, HMM-265 was attached to MAG-50, participating in the first Gulf War, participating in Operation Desert Storm, Southwest Asia, January to February 1991and later Operation Sea Angel, Bangladesh, May 1991. The humanitarian relief effort in Bangladesh in 1991. Relocated to Okinawa during 1994, and reassigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The move to Okinawa became permanent in 1995. From October 1999 to January 2000, participated in Operation Stabilize INTERFET (International Forces East Timor). Since then, the "Dragons" have participated in numerous exercises in the Western Pacific, as well as alternating duty with HMM-262 as the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st MEU” (Ref. http://hma1369.tripod.com/265.html ).
Awards
· PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION STREAMER with 1 bronze star Vietnam - 1966 – 1967 & 1967
· JOINT MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD STREAMER – Bangladesh – 1991
· NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER - Southwest Asia - 1990 – 1991
· MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER - 1991 – 1993
· NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE STREAMER with 2 bronze stars
· VIETNAM SERVICE STREAMER with 1 silver and 4 bronze stars
· SOUTHWEST ASIA SERVICE STREAMER with 2 bronze stars
VIETNAM CROSS of GALLANTRY STREAMER with PALM
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VIETNAM MERITORIOUS UNIT CITATION CIVIL ACTIONS STREAMER
HMM-265
  
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Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (HMM-268) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters. The squadron, known as the "Red Dragons", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).
“Activated 15 September 1972 at New River, NC, as MARINE LIGHT HELICOPTER SQUADRON 268 (HML-268). HMM-268 began life in 1972 as a UH-1N squadron, assigned to MAG-29. After only five years of service, the squadron was deactivated. 30 September 1977. Reactivated 1 March 1979 at Tustin, CA, as MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 268 (HMM-268), as a CH-46 squadron and changed coasts. The "Red Dragons" served proudly as part of MAG-16 until 1999, when they relocated to MCAS Camp Pendleton and joined MAG-39. Participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Mar 2003-Apr 2003. Throughout the 1990s, HMM-268 took part in numerous exercises and deployed as the Air Combat Element squadron for several MEUs. During this period the "Red Dragons" participated in operations in Somalia, Iraq, and East Timor. During Mar 2003-Apr 2003, and again in 2004, HMM-268 participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom” (Ref. http://hma1369.tripod.com/268.html ).
Awards
· PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION STREAMER with 1 bronze star Vietnam - 1966 – 1967 & 1967
· PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION – IRAQ – 2003
· JOINT MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD STREAMER
· NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER
· MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER with 4 bronze stars
· MARINE CORPS EXPEDITIONARY STREAMER
· NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE STREAMER with 2 bronze stars
· ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY STREAMER with 1 bronze star
· GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM EXPEDITIONARY STREAMER
GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM SERVICE STREAMER
HML-268 HMM-268
   
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Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (HMM-364) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters. The squadron, known as the "Purple Foxes", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).
“Activated 1 September 1961 at Santa Ana, CA, as MARINE HELICOPTER
TRANSPORT SQUADRON (LIGHT) 364 (HMR(L)-364). Redesignated 1 February 1962 as MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 364 (HMM-364). The "Purple Foxes" made the first of their three deployments to Vietnam in 1964 as part of Operation SHUFLY, where they flew the UH-34D. Following the second combat tour (1965-66) HMM-364 returned to the US to transition to the CH-46A, which the squadron operated during the third Vietnam combat deployment. Upon its return to the US in 1971, HMM-364 was deactivated 13 April 1971. HMM-364 was 12 October 1984 at Tustin, CA.and assigned to MAG-24 in Hawaii. The next decade brought a move to El Toro, and when that base closed, to Camp Pendleton, where the "Purple Foxes" are now based as part of MAG-39. During 2003 HMM-364 was assigned to 3d Marine Aircraft Wing and participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom” (Ref. http://hma1369.tripod.com/364.html ).
Awards
· PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION STREAMER with one bronze star Vietnam - 1965 - 1966 – Iraq - 2003
· NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER WITH FOUR BRONZE STARS – Vietnam - 1964; 1965 - 1966; 1968; 1968 - 1969 & 1970 – 1971
· MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER with 1 bronze star - Vietnam – 1970
· NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE STREAMER WITH 2 BRONZE STARS - 1991
· VIETNAM SERVICE STREAMER WITH TWO SILVER AND FOUR BRONZE STARS - 1991
· VIETNAM CROSS OF GALLANTRY STREAMER with PALM - 1991
VIETNAM MERITORIOUS CITATION CIVIL ACTIONS STREAMER – 1991
HMR(L)-364 HMM-364
    
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“HMR-761 was activated 1 April 1958, at Columbus, Ohio, as the first Marine Reserve helicopter squadron. Following a move to Grosse Ile, Michigan, the squadron was redesignated HMM-761. HMM-761 was deactivated 31 August 1962. Activated 15 April 1958 at Columbus, OH, as MARINE HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SQUADRON 761 (HMR-761). Redesignated 1 April 1962 as MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 761 (HMM-761). Deactivated 31 August 1962 at Grosse Ile, MI.” (Ref. http://hma1369.tripod.com/761.html ).
HMR-761 HMM-761
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“Dallas based HMM-762 was the second Marine Reserve helicopter squadron to be activated 15 April 1958 at Dallas,Tx, as MARINE HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SQUADRON 762 (HMR-762).. From 1958, until its deactivation in 1962, HMM-762 trained Reservists in the Dallas area. Redesignated 1 April 1962 as MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 762 (HMM-762). Deactivated 31 December 1962” (Ref. http://hma1369.tripod.com/762.html ).
HMR-762 HMM-762
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HMR-763 was activated 15 April 1958 at Glenview, IL, as the third MArine Corps Reserve helicopter squadron. The squadron was redesignated HMM-763 in April 1962, and deactivated 30 September 1962. Activated 15 April 1958 at Glenview, IL, as MARINE HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SQUADRON 763 (HMR-763). Redesignated 1 April 1962 as MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 763 (HMM-763). Deactivated 30 September 1962” (Ref. http://hma1369.tripod.com/763.html ).
HMR-763 HMM-763
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Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764) is a United States Marine Corps Senior Reserve medium helicopter squadron consisting of CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters. The squadron, known as "Moonlight", is based at Edwards Air Force Base, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 41 (MAG-41) and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW).
“HMR-764 was activated as Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 764 (HMR-764) in 15 April 1958 at Los Alamitos, Ca. On 1 April 1962, the squadron received its current designation. During 1968, HMM-764 had grown to the point that it was briefly split into two squadrons, HMM-764 and HMM-773. HMM-773 was later deactivated and the personnel rejoined 764. HMM-764 relocated to MCAS El Toro, CA during May 1971. During Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, HMM-764 was placed on Active status but did not deploy. When El Toro was closed in 1999 due to Base Realignment and Closure , HMM-764 relocated to Joint Reserve Base, Edwards Air Force Base, CA. In 2004, HMM-764 made its first combat deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom” (Ref. http://hma1369.tripod.com/764.html ).
Awards
· NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER
· MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER with 2 bronze stars
· NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE STREAMER
GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM EXPEDITIONARY STREAMER
HMR-764 HMM-764
  
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“Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 766 (HMR-766) was activated at Minneapolis, MN in 1958 as one of the first dozen Marine Reserve helicopter squadrons. For the next 18 years, the squadron would train Marine Reservists in the Twin Cities area. HMM-766 was operating the UH-34D when it was deactivated in 1976. Activated 15 April 1958 at Minneapolis, MN, as MARINE HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SQUADRON 766 (HMR-766). Redesignated 1 April 1962 as MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 766 (HMM-766). Deactivated 1 October 1976 (Ref, http://hma1369.tripod.com/766.html ).
HMR-766 HMM-766
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“HMR-768 was activated 15 September 1958 at NAS Brooklyn, New York, and was based at Floyd Bennett Field. In 1962 the squadron was redesignated HMM-768. HMM-768 won the Marine Air Reserve Training Command's Safety Award in 1965 and again in 1966.After sharing aircraft with Naval Reserve units, HMM-768 got its own UH-34Ds in July 1967; in March 1971 the squadron converted to the CH-46A. HMM-768 relocated to NAS Lakehurst, New Jersey during October 1970. At the time of its deactivation in 1976, the squadron was based at NAS New Orleans. Activated 15 September 1958 at Brooklyn, NY, as MARINE HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SQUADRON 768 (HMR-768). Redesignated 1 April 1962 as MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 768 (HMM-768). Relocated during October 1970 to Lakehurst, New Jersey. Relocated during ? to New Orleans, Louisiana. Deactivated 1976” (Ref. http://hma1369.tripod.com/768.html )
HMR-768 HMM-768
  
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Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 774 (HMM-774) is a United States Marine Corps medium helicopter squadron consisting of CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters. The squadron, known as the "Wild Goose", is a United States Marine Corps Reserve unit based at Naval Station Norfolk (Chambers Field), Virginia and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 49 (MAG-49) and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW).
“HMM-774 was originally formed at NAS Brooklyn in 1958. 1962 brought a redesignation to HMM-774 in April, and deactivation in September. In 1969 HMM-774 was reactivated at Norfolk, VA, where it is still based. In 1990, HMM-774 was placed on active status in 1990 in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and deployed to the Gulf with MAG-26. In 2004, HMM-774 was again activated in support of ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Activated 5 September 1958 at Brooklyn, NY as MARINE HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SQUADRON 774 (HMR-774). Redesignated 1 April 1962 as MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 774 (HMM-774). Deactivated 20 September 1962. Reactivated 1 July 1969 at Norfolk, Virginia, as MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 774, Marine Air Reserve Training Detachment, Marine Air Reserve Training Command, Naval Air Stationm Norfolk, Virginia. Assigned during January 1971 to the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Fleet Marine Force. Reassigned during October 1979 to Marine Aircraft Group 46 Detachment, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. Reassigned during June 1980 to Marine Aircraft Group 46 Detachment A, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. Mobilized during January 1991 in support of Operation Desert Storm and reassigned to Marine Aircraft Group 26, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing. Participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Southwest Asia, January 1991 - April 1991. Demobilized during April 1991 and reassigned to Marine Aircraft Group 46 Detachment A, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. Reassigned during June 1992 to Marine Aircraft Group 46 Detachment B, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. Activated during 2004 in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan” (Ref. http://hma1369.tripod.com/774.html ).
Awards
NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER - Southwest Asia - 1990 – 1991
· NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER - Southwest Asia - 1990 – 1991
· NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE STREAMER
· SOUTHWEST ASIA SERVICE STREAMER with two bronze stars
GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM EXPEDITIONARY STREAMER
HMR-774 HMM-774
  
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References include List of active United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons at Wikipedia; others and navy web sites all linked hereto.
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