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Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM 162) – АҚШ Теңіз жаяу әскерлерінің MV 22 Osprey көлік ұшақтарынан тұратын тік бұрылулы эскадрильясы. "Алтын бүркіт" деп аталатын эскадрилья Солтүстік Каролина штатындағы Нью-Ривер әскери-әуе базасында орналасқан және 26 әскери-әуе кемелері тобының (MAG 26) және 2-ші әскери-әуе кемелері қанатының (2-ші MAW) қол астында. HMM 162 2005 жылдың 9 желтоқсанында MV 22 Osprey-ге ауысу процесін бастау үшін ресми түрде таратылды. 2006 жылдың 31 тамызында эскадрилья Теңіз корпусындағы екінші операциялық Osprey эскадрильясы ретінде қайта құрылды. VMM 162 2023 жылы жылдың эскадрильясы атанды.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM 162) is a United States Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron consisting of MV 22 Osprey transport aircraft. The squadron, known as the "Golden Eagles", is based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG 26) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). HMM 162 officially stood down 9 December 2005 to begin the process of transitioning to the MV 22 Osprey. On 31 August 2006, the squadron was reactivated as the second operational Osprey squadron in the Marine Corps. VMM 162 was the squadron of the year in 2023. History
Early years
Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 162 (HMR 162) was commissioned on 30 June 1951, at Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana. The primary mission of the squadron at that time was to provide airlift and air supply for the Fleet Marine Force in amphibious operations. The personnel strength of the squadron grew quickly and crews were sent to Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Virginia to accept and ferry the new Sikorsky HRS 1 helicopters to MCAF Santa Ana. During these early months, the squadron was occupied primarily with proficiency training, which contributed to the growing body of knowledge of rotary winged aircraft and their tactical employment, ultimately evolving into a basis for the Marine Corps' doctrine of vertical envelopment. Helicopters of HMR 162 made amphibious warfare history in February 1952 during Operation Lex Baker I, when they airlifted a combat equipped company of the 3rd Marine Regiment from the escort carrier USS Rendova to the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hills. The ship to shore movement was the first ever attempted on such a scale. On 31 December 1956, the squadron was redesignated as Marine Helicopter Squadron Light (HMR(L) 162'). In the fiscal year 1956, the squadron logged 5,166 accident free flight hours and was awarded the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award. During March 1957, six Marines of the squadron were awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor for their gallant conduct in the recovery operations at the scene of the death of President Ramon Magsaysay on Cebu Island. The plane carrying the Philippine President from Cebu City to Manila crashed and the squadron was asked to assist in the rescue and recovery operations that were subsequently undertaken. As the year came to a close HMR(L) 162 boarded the Princeton and set sail for the South China Sea. While en route, the ship was ordered to Singapore to load supplies to be helo distributed to flood victims in Ceylon. The squadron used 20 HRS 3s in the operation and logged a total of 1123.9 hours for the five days of evacuation and resupply. One of the recommendations to emerge from this action was that efforts be continued and intensified to devise navigational systems for helicopters. On 5 February 1959, the squadron was transferred to the Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, where it reformed as a unit of Marine Aircraft Group 26. During the summer months of 1962, HMR(L) 162 was involved with the relief operations in the Gulf Coast area in the aftermath of Hurricane Carla. On 2 April 1960, HMR (L) 162 was reduced to zero strength and shifted to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The squadron was immediately built up in a few days at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa as personnel began reporting from MCAS New River. In late June 1962 the squadron replaced HMM 261 as the helicopter unit supporting the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Unit (3rd MEU) at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. Just four days after their arrival the 3rd MEU was ordered to withdraw and the squadron was loaded on the Valley Forge and they departed Thailand. Vietnam War
On 11 January 1963 the squadron replaced HMM 163 as the Operation Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam. On 10 March two squadron UH 34Ds were engaged in a search and rescue operation for a United States Army OV 1 Mohawk missing in 5,000 feet (1524 m) mountains 30 mile (48 km) southwest of Quảng Ngãi. As one helicopter lowered a South Vietnamese Ranger on a rescue hoist the helicopter lost power and crashed, killing the Ranger and the copilot. Another UH 34D crashed nearby while attempting to rescue the crew, its crew was recovered and the helicopter destroyed. On 13 April the squadron landed Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) troops from the 2nd Division 30 mile (48 km) south of Danang escorted for the first time by U. S. Army UH 1B gunships from the 68th Aviation Company. In spite of the additional support three UH 34s were shot down during the operation. All three aircraft were eventually recovered. On 27 April the squadron supported Operation Bach Phuong XI, an ARVN attack on the Vietcong (VC) stronghold at Đỗ Xá , one helicopter was hit in the initial landings and had to be destroyed. From late April the squadron supported a 90 day operation by the ARVN 1st Division along the Laos border. On 8 June the squadron was replaced by HMM 261, during its deployment it had flown 17,670 sorties for a total of 8,579 flight hours, losing one Marine killed and three UH 34Ds destroyed. In mid June 1964 the squadron came ashore from USS Valley Forge to replace HMM 364 as the Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, with the formal handover on 19 June. The squadron supported the U. S. and South Vietnamese forces engaged in the Battle of Nam Dong from 5–6 July. On 18 July the squadron evacuated the Marine team on Tiger Tooth Mountain (Dong Voi Mẹp) to Khe Sanh. At the same time a four helicopter detachment was sent to Udorn to assist with search and rescue operations. On 30 August a squadron UH 34D hit trees on a small high elevation landing zone and crash landed the crew was rescued and the helicopter stripped and destroyed. On 4 September the squadron supported Operation Chinh Bien an ARVN 2nd Division assault in Quảng Nam Province. On 21 September the squadron flew to Nha Trang to escape Typhoon Tilda, returning on 23 September. On 8 October the squadron was relieved in place by the men of HMM 365, during this deployment the squadron had conducted approximately 6,600 sorties for a total of slightly over 4,400 flight hours, losing two UH 34Ds. On 17 November, the squadron which now formed the helicopter unit of the Special Landing Force (SLF) on USS Princeton'' joined recovery efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Kate. During six days the squadron flew over 600 hours and completed 1,020 sorties. On 21 November one of its helicopters crashed at sea with two Marines killed. On 4 March 1965 the squadron returned to Okinawa from SLF duty. On 9 March the squadron's personnel were flown into Da Nang Air Base where they took over the helicopters of HMM 365. The squadron became operational on 12 March and was assigned to support the newly landed 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (9th MEB). While in Iraq, VMM 162 transported several high profile people around the country including then presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Early years
Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 162 (HMR 162) was commissioned on 30 June 1951, at Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana. The primary mission of the squadron at that time was to provide airlift and air supply for the Fleet Marine Force in amphibious operations. The personnel strength of the squadron grew quickly and crews were sent to Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Virginia to accept and ferry the new Sikorsky HRS 1 helicopters to MCAF Santa Ana. During these early months, the squadron was occupied primarily with proficiency training, which contributed to the growing body of knowledge of rotary winged aircraft and their tactical employment, ultimately evolving into a basis for the Marine Corps' doctrine of vertical envelopment. Helicopters of HMR 162 made amphibious warfare history in February 1952 during Operation Lex Baker I, when they airlifted a combat equipped company of the 3rd Marine Regiment from the escort carrier USS Rendova to the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hills. The ship to shore movement was the first ever attempted on such a scale. On 31 December 1956, the squadron was redesignated as Marine Helicopter Squadron Light (HMR(L) 162'). In the fiscal year 1956, the squadron logged 5,166 accident free flight hours and was awarded the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award. During March 1957, six Marines of the squadron were awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor for their gallant conduct in the recovery operations at the scene of the death of President Ramon Magsaysay on Cebu Island. The plane carrying the Philippine President from Cebu City to Manila crashed and the squadron was asked to assist in the rescue and recovery operations that were subsequently undertaken. As the year came to a close HMR(L) 162 boarded the Princeton and set sail for the South China Sea. While en route, the ship was ordered to Singapore to load supplies to be helo distributed to flood victims in Ceylon. The squadron used 20 HRS 3s in the operation and logged a total of 1123.9 hours for the five days of evacuation and resupply. One of the recommendations to emerge from this action was that efforts be continued and intensified to devise navigational systems for helicopters. On 5 February 1959, the squadron was transferred to the Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, where it reformed as a unit of Marine Aircraft Group 26. During the summer months of 1962, HMR(L) 162 was involved with the relief operations in the Gulf Coast area in the aftermath of Hurricane Carla. On 2 April 1960, HMR (L) 162 was reduced to zero strength and shifted to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The squadron was immediately built up in a few days at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa as personnel began reporting from MCAS New River. In late June 1962 the squadron replaced HMM 261 as the helicopter unit supporting the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Unit (3rd MEU) at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. Just four days after their arrival the 3rd MEU was ordered to withdraw and the squadron was loaded on the Valley Forge and they departed Thailand. Vietnam War
On 11 January 1963 the squadron replaced HMM 163 as the Operation Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam. On 10 March two squadron UH 34Ds were engaged in a search and rescue operation for a United States Army OV 1 Mohawk missing in 5,000 feet (1524 m) mountains 30 mile (48 km) southwest of Quảng Ngãi. As one helicopter lowered a South Vietnamese Ranger on a rescue hoist the helicopter lost power and crashed, killing the Ranger and the copilot. Another UH 34D crashed nearby while attempting to rescue the crew, its crew was recovered and the helicopter destroyed. On 13 April the squadron landed Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) troops from the 2nd Division 30 mile (48 km) south of Danang escorted for the first time by U. S. Army UH 1B gunships from the 68th Aviation Company. In spite of the additional support three UH 34s were shot down during the operation. All three aircraft were eventually recovered. On 27 April the squadron supported Operation Bach Phuong XI, an ARVN attack on the Vietcong (VC) stronghold at Đỗ Xá , one helicopter was hit in the initial landings and had to be destroyed. From late April the squadron supported a 90 day operation by the ARVN 1st Division along the Laos border. On 8 June the squadron was replaced by HMM 261, during its deployment it had flown 17,670 sorties for a total of 8,579 flight hours, losing one Marine killed and three UH 34Ds destroyed. In mid June 1964 the squadron came ashore from USS Valley Forge to replace HMM 364 as the Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, with the formal handover on 19 June. The squadron supported the U. S. and South Vietnamese forces engaged in the Battle of Nam Dong from 5–6 July. On 18 July the squadron evacuated the Marine team on Tiger Tooth Mountain (Dong Voi Mẹp) to Khe Sanh. At the same time a four helicopter detachment was sent to Udorn to assist with search and rescue operations. On 30 August a squadron UH 34D hit trees on a small high elevation landing zone and crash landed the crew was rescued and the helicopter stripped and destroyed. On 4 September the squadron supported Operation Chinh Bien an ARVN 2nd Division assault in Quảng Nam Province. On 21 September the squadron flew to Nha Trang to escape Typhoon Tilda, returning on 23 September. On 8 October the squadron was relieved in place by the men of HMM 365, during this deployment the squadron had conducted approximately 6,600 sorties for a total of slightly over 4,400 flight hours, losing two UH 34Ds. On 17 November, the squadron which now formed the helicopter unit of the Special Landing Force (SLF) on USS Princeton'' joined recovery efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Kate. During six days the squadron flew over 600 hours and completed 1,020 sorties. On 21 November one of its helicopters crashed at sea with two Marines killed. On 4 March 1965 the squadron returned to Okinawa from SLF duty. On 9 March the squadron's personnel were flown into Da Nang Air Base where they took over the helicopters of HMM 365. The squadron became operational on 12 March and was assigned to support the newly landed 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (9th MEB). While in Iraq, VMM 162 transported several high profile people around the country including then presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Тарих
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM 162) is a United States Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron consisting of MV 22 Osprey transport aircraft. The squadron, known as the "Golden Eagles", is based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG 26) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). HMM 162 officially stood down 9 December 2005 to begin the process of transitioning to the MV 22 Osprey. On 31 August 2006, the squadron was reactivated as the second operational Osprey squadron in the Marine Corps. VMM 162 was the squadron of the year in 2023. History
Early years
Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 162 (HMR 162) was commissioned on 30 June 1951, at Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana. The primary mission of the squadron at that time was to provide airlift and air supply for the Fleet Marine Force in amphibious operations. The personnel strength of the squadron grew quickly and crews were sent to Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Virginia to accept and ferry the new Sikorsky HRS 1 helicopters to MCAF Santa Ana. During these early months, the squadron was occupied primarily with proficiency training, which contributed to the growing body of knowledge of rotary winged aircraft and their tactical employment, ultimately evolving into a basis for the Marine Corps' doctrine of vertical envelopment. Helicopters of HMR 162 made amphibious warfare history in February 1952 during Operation Lex Baker I, when they airlifted a combat equipped company of the 3rd Marine Regiment from the escort carrier USS Rendova to the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hills. The ship to shore movement was the first ever attempted on such a scale. On 31 December 1956, the squadron was redesignated as Marine Helicopter Squadron Light (HMR(L) 162'). In the fiscal year 1956, the squadron logged 5,166 accident free flight hours and was awarded the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award. During March 1957, six Marines of the squadron were awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor for their gallant conduct in the recovery operations at the scene of the death of President Ramon Magsaysay on Cebu Island. The plane carrying the Philippine President from Cebu City to Manila crashed and the squadron was asked to assist in the rescue and recovery operations that were subsequently undertaken. As the year came to a close HMR(L) 162 boarded the Princeton and set sail for the South China Sea. While en route, the ship was ordered to Singapore to load supplies to be helo distributed to flood victims in Ceylon. The squadron used 20 HRS 3s in the operation and logged a total of 1123.9 hours for the five days of evacuation and resupply. One of the recommendations to emerge from this action was that efforts be continued and intensified to devise navigational systems for helicopters. On 5 February 1959, the squadron was transferred to the Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, where it reformed as a unit of Marine Aircraft Group 26. During the summer months of 1962, HMR(L) 162 was involved with the relief operations in the Gulf Coast area in the aftermath of Hurricane Carla. On 2 April 1960, HMR (L) 162 was reduced to zero strength and shifted to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The squadron was immediately built up in a few days at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa as personnel began reporting from MCAS New River. In late June 1962 the squadron replaced HMM 261 as the helicopter unit supporting the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Unit (3rd MEU) at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. Just four days after their arrival the 3rd MEU was ordered to withdraw and the squadron was loaded on the Valley Forge and they departed Thailand. Vietnam War
On 11 January 1963 the squadron replaced HMM 163 as the Operation Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam. On 10 March two squadron UH 34Ds were engaged in a search and rescue operation for a United States Army OV 1 Mohawk missing in 5,000 feet (1524 m) mountains 30 mile (48 km) southwest of Quảng Ngãi. As one helicopter lowered a South Vietnamese Ranger on a rescue hoist the helicopter lost power and crashed, killing the Ranger and the copilot. Another UH 34D crashed nearby while attempting to rescue the crew, its crew was recovered and the helicopter destroyed. On 13 April the squadron landed Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) troops from the 2nd Division 30 mile (48 km) south of Danang escorted for the first time by U. S. Army UH 1B gunships from the 68th Aviation Company. In spite of the additional support three UH 34s were shot down during the operation. All three aircraft were eventually recovered. On 27 April the squadron supported Operation Bach Phuong XI, an ARVN attack on the Vietcong (VC) stronghold at Đỗ Xá , one helicopter was hit in the initial landings and had to be destroyed. From late April the squadron supported a 90 day operation by the ARVN 1st Division along the Laos border. On 8 June the squadron was replaced by HMM 261, during its deployment it had flown 17,670 sorties for a total of 8,579 flight hours, losing one Marine killed and three UH 34Ds destroyed. In mid June 1964 the squadron came ashore from USS Valley Forge to replace HMM 364 as the Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, with the formal handover on 19 June. The squadron supported the U. S. and South Vietnamese forces engaged in the Battle of Nam Dong from 5–6 July. On 18 July the squadron evacuated the Marine team on Tiger Tooth Mountain (Dong Voi Mẹp) to Khe Sanh. At the same time a four helicopter detachment was sent to Udorn to assist with search and rescue operations. On 30 August a squadron UH 34D hit trees on a small high elevation landing zone and crash landed the crew was rescued and the helicopter stripped and destroyed. On 4 September the squadron supported Operation Chinh Bien an ARVN 2nd Division assault in Quảng Nam Province. On 21 September the squadron flew to Nha Trang to escape Typhoon Tilda, returning on 23 September. On 8 October the squadron was relieved in place by the men of HMM 365, during this deployment the squadron had conducted approximately 6,600 sorties for a total of slightly over 4,400 flight hours, losing two UH 34Ds. On 17 November, the squadron which now formed the helicopter unit of the Special Landing Force (SLF) on USS Princeton'' joined recovery efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Kate. During six days the squadron flew over 600 hours and completed 1,020 sorties. On 21 November one of its helicopters crashed at sea with two Marines killed. On 4 March 1965 the squadron returned to Okinawa from SLF duty. On 9 March the squadron's personnel were flown into Da Nang Air Base where they took over the helicopters of HMM 365. The squadron became operational on 12 March and was assigned to support the newly landed 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (9th MEB). While in Iraq, VMM 162 transported several high profile people around the country including then presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Early years
Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 162 (HMR 162) was commissioned on 30 June 1951, at Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana. The primary mission of the squadron at that time was to provide airlift and air supply for the Fleet Marine Force in amphibious operations. The personnel strength of the squadron grew quickly and crews were sent to Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Virginia to accept and ferry the new Sikorsky HRS 1 helicopters to MCAF Santa Ana. During these early months, the squadron was occupied primarily with proficiency training, which contributed to the growing body of knowledge of rotary winged aircraft and their tactical employment, ultimately evolving into a basis for the Marine Corps' doctrine of vertical envelopment. Helicopters of HMR 162 made amphibious warfare history in February 1952 during Operation Lex Baker I, when they airlifted a combat equipped company of the 3rd Marine Regiment from the escort carrier USS Rendova to the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hills. The ship to shore movement was the first ever attempted on such a scale. On 31 December 1956, the squadron was redesignated as Marine Helicopter Squadron Light (HMR(L) 162'). In the fiscal year 1956, the squadron logged 5,166 accident free flight hours and was awarded the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award. During March 1957, six Marines of the squadron were awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor for their gallant conduct in the recovery operations at the scene of the death of President Ramon Magsaysay on Cebu Island. The plane carrying the Philippine President from Cebu City to Manila crashed and the squadron was asked to assist in the rescue and recovery operations that were subsequently undertaken. As the year came to a close HMR(L) 162 boarded the Princeton and set sail for the South China Sea. While en route, the ship was ordered to Singapore to load supplies to be helo distributed to flood victims in Ceylon. The squadron used 20 HRS 3s in the operation and logged a total of 1123.9 hours for the five days of evacuation and resupply. One of the recommendations to emerge from this action was that efforts be continued and intensified to devise navigational systems for helicopters. On 5 February 1959, the squadron was transferred to the Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, where it reformed as a unit of Marine Aircraft Group 26. During the summer months of 1962, HMR(L) 162 was involved with the relief operations in the Gulf Coast area in the aftermath of Hurricane Carla. On 2 April 1960, HMR (L) 162 was reduced to zero strength and shifted to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The squadron was immediately built up in a few days at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa as personnel began reporting from MCAS New River. In late June 1962 the squadron replaced HMM 261 as the helicopter unit supporting the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Unit (3rd MEU) at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. Just four days after their arrival the 3rd MEU was ordered to withdraw and the squadron was loaded on the Valley Forge and they departed Thailand. Vietnam War
On 11 January 1963 the squadron replaced HMM 163 as the Operation Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam. On 10 March two squadron UH 34Ds were engaged in a search and rescue operation for a United States Army OV 1 Mohawk missing in 5,000 feet (1524 m) mountains 30 mile (48 km) southwest of Quảng Ngãi. As one helicopter lowered a South Vietnamese Ranger on a rescue hoist the helicopter lost power and crashed, killing the Ranger and the copilot. Another UH 34D crashed nearby while attempting to rescue the crew, its crew was recovered and the helicopter destroyed. On 13 April the squadron landed Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) troops from the 2nd Division 30 mile (48 km) south of Danang escorted for the first time by U. S. Army UH 1B gunships from the 68th Aviation Company. In spite of the additional support three UH 34s were shot down during the operation. All three aircraft were eventually recovered. On 27 April the squadron supported Operation Bach Phuong XI, an ARVN attack on the Vietcong (VC) stronghold at Đỗ Xá , one helicopter was hit in the initial landings and had to be destroyed. From late April the squadron supported a 90 day operation by the ARVN 1st Division along the Laos border. On 8 June the squadron was replaced by HMM 261, during its deployment it had flown 17,670 sorties for a total of 8,579 flight hours, losing one Marine killed and three UH 34Ds destroyed. In mid June 1964 the squadron came ashore from USS Valley Forge to replace HMM 364 as the Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, with the formal handover on 19 June. The squadron supported the U. S. and South Vietnamese forces engaged in the Battle of Nam Dong from 5–6 July. On 18 July the squadron evacuated the Marine team on Tiger Tooth Mountain (Dong Voi Mẹp) to Khe Sanh. At the same time a four helicopter detachment was sent to Udorn to assist with search and rescue operations. On 30 August a squadron UH 34D hit trees on a small high elevation landing zone and crash landed the crew was rescued and the helicopter stripped and destroyed. On 4 September the squadron supported Operation Chinh Bien an ARVN 2nd Division assault in Quảng Nam Province. On 21 September the squadron flew to Nha Trang to escape Typhoon Tilda, returning on 23 September. On 8 October the squadron was relieved in place by the men of HMM 365, during this deployment the squadron had conducted approximately 6,600 sorties for a total of slightly over 4,400 flight hours, losing two UH 34Ds. On 17 November, the squadron which now formed the helicopter unit of the Special Landing Force (SLF) on USS Princeton'' joined recovery efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Kate. During six days the squadron flew over 600 hours and completed 1,020 sorties. On 21 November one of its helicopters crashed at sea with two Marines killed. On 4 March 1965 the squadron returned to Okinawa from SLF duty. On 9 March the squadron's personnel were flown into Da Nang Air Base where they took over the helicopters of HMM 365. The squadron became operational on 12 March and was assigned to support the newly landed 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (9th MEB). While in Iraq, VMM 162 transported several high profile people around the country including then presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Ерте жылдар
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM 162) is a United States Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron consisting of MV 22 Osprey transport aircraft. The squadron, known as the "Golden Eagles", is based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG 26) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). HMM 162 officially stood down 9 December 2005 to begin the process of transitioning to the MV 22 Osprey. On 31 August 2006, the squadron was reactivated as the second operational Osprey squadron in the Marine Corps. VMM 162 was the squadron of the year in 2023. History
Early years
Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 162 (HMR 162) was commissioned on 30 June 1951, at Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana. The primary mission of the squadron at that time was to provide airlift and air supply for the Fleet Marine Force in amphibious operations. The personnel strength of the squadron grew quickly and crews were sent to Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Virginia to accept and ferry the new Sikorsky HRS 1 helicopters to MCAF Santa Ana. During these early months, the squadron was occupied primarily with proficiency training, which contributed to the growing body of knowledge of rotary winged aircraft and their tactical employment, ultimately evolving into a basis for the Marine Corps' doctrine of vertical envelopment. Helicopters of HMR 162 made amphibious warfare history in February 1952 during Operation Lex Baker I, when they airlifted a combat equipped company of the 3rd Marine Regiment from the escort carrier USS Rendova to the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hills. The ship to shore movement was the first ever attempted on such a scale. On 31 December 1956, the squadron was redesignated as Marine Helicopter Squadron Light (HMR(L) 162'). In the fiscal year 1956, the squadron logged 5,166 accident free flight hours and was awarded the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award. During March 1957, six Marines of the squadron were awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor for their gallant conduct in the recovery operations at the scene of the death of President Ramon Magsaysay on Cebu Island. The plane carrying the Philippine President from Cebu City to Manila crashed and the squadron was asked to assist in the rescue and recovery operations that were subsequently undertaken. As the year came to a close HMR(L) 162 boarded the Princeton and set sail for the South China Sea. While en route, the ship was ordered to Singapore to load supplies to be helo distributed to flood victims in Ceylon. The squadron used 20 HRS 3s in the operation and logged a total of 1123.9 hours for the five days of evacuation and resupply. One of the recommendations to emerge from this action was that efforts be continued and intensified to devise navigational systems for helicopters. On 5 February 1959, the squadron was transferred to the Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, where it reformed as a unit of Marine Aircraft Group 26. During the summer months of 1962, HMR(L) 162 was involved with the relief operations in the Gulf Coast area in the aftermath of Hurricane Carla. On 2 April 1960, HMR (L) 162 was reduced to zero strength and shifted to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The squadron was immediately built up in a few days at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa as personnel began reporting from MCAS New River. In late June 1962 the squadron replaced HMM 261 as the helicopter unit supporting the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Unit (3rd MEU) at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. Just four days after their arrival the 3rd MEU was ordered to withdraw and the squadron was loaded on the Valley Forge and they departed Thailand. Vietnam War
On 11 January 1963 the squadron replaced HMM 163 as the Operation Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam. On 10 March two squadron UH 34Ds were engaged in a search and rescue operation for a United States Army OV 1 Mohawk missing in 5,000 feet (1524 m) mountains 30 mile (48 km) southwest of Quảng Ngãi. As one helicopter lowered a South Vietnamese Ranger on a rescue hoist the helicopter lost power and crashed, killing the Ranger and the copilot. Another UH 34D crashed nearby while attempting to rescue the crew, its crew was recovered and the helicopter destroyed. On 13 April the squadron landed Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) troops from the 2nd Division 30 mile (48 km) south of Danang escorted for the first time by U. S. Army UH 1B gunships from the 68th Aviation Company. In spite of the additional support three UH 34s were shot down during the operation. All three aircraft were eventually recovered. On 27 April the squadron supported Operation Bach Phuong XI, an ARVN attack on the Vietcong (VC) stronghold at Đỗ Xá , one helicopter was hit in the initial landings and had to be destroyed. From late April the squadron supported a 90 day operation by the ARVN 1st Division along the Laos border. On 8 June the squadron was replaced by HMM 261, during its deployment it had flown 17,670 sorties for a total of 8,579 flight hours, losing one Marine killed and three UH 34Ds destroyed. In mid June 1964 the squadron came ashore from USS Valley Forge to replace HMM 364 as the Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, with the formal handover on 19 June. The squadron supported the U. S. and South Vietnamese forces engaged in the Battle of Nam Dong from 5–6 July. On 18 July the squadron evacuated the Marine team on Tiger Tooth Mountain (Dong Voi Mẹp) to Khe Sanh. At the same time a four helicopter detachment was sent to Udorn to assist with search and rescue operations. On 30 August a squadron UH 34D hit trees on a small high elevation landing zone and crash landed the crew was rescued and the helicopter stripped and destroyed. On 4 September the squadron supported Operation Chinh Bien an ARVN 2nd Division assault in Quảng Nam Province. On 21 September the squadron flew to Nha Trang to escape Typhoon Tilda, returning on 23 September. On 8 October the squadron was relieved in place by the men of HMM 365, during this deployment the squadron had conducted approximately 6,600 sorties for a total of slightly over 4,400 flight hours, losing two UH 34Ds. On 17 November, the squadron which now formed the helicopter unit of the Special Landing Force (SLF) on USS Princeton'' joined recovery efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Kate. During six days the squadron flew over 600 hours and completed 1,020 sorties. On 21 November one of its helicopters crashed at sea with two Marines killed. On 4 March 1965 the squadron returned to Okinawa from SLF duty. On 9 March the squadron's personnel were flown into Da Nang Air Base where they took over the helicopters of HMM 365. The squadron became operational on 12 March and was assigned to support the newly landed 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (9th MEB). While in Iraq, VMM 162 transported several high profile people around the country including then presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Early years
Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 162 (HMR 162) was commissioned on 30 June 1951, at Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana. The primary mission of the squadron at that time was to provide airlift and air supply for the Fleet Marine Force in amphibious operations. The personnel strength of the squadron grew quickly and crews were sent to Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Virginia to accept and ferry the new Sikorsky HRS 1 helicopters to MCAF Santa Ana. During these early months, the squadron was occupied primarily with proficiency training, which contributed to the growing body of knowledge of rotary winged aircraft and their tactical employment, ultimately evolving into a basis for the Marine Corps' doctrine of vertical envelopment. Helicopters of HMR 162 made amphibious warfare history in February 1952 during Operation Lex Baker I, when they airlifted a combat equipped company of the 3rd Marine Regiment from the escort carrier USS Rendova to the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hills. The ship to shore movement was the first ever attempted on such a scale. On 31 December 1956, the squadron was redesignated as Marine Helicopter Squadron Light (HMR(L) 162'). In the fiscal year 1956, the squadron logged 5,166 accident free flight hours and was awarded the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award. During March 1957, six Marines of the squadron were awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor for their gallant conduct in the recovery operations at the scene of the death of President Ramon Magsaysay on Cebu Island. The plane carrying the Philippine President from Cebu City to Manila crashed and the squadron was asked to assist in the rescue and recovery operations that were subsequently undertaken. As the year came to a close HMR(L) 162 boarded the Princeton and set sail for the South China Sea. While en route, the ship was ordered to Singapore to load supplies to be helo distributed to flood victims in Ceylon. The squadron used 20 HRS 3s in the operation and logged a total of 1123.9 hours for the five days of evacuation and resupply. One of the recommendations to emerge from this action was that efforts be continued and intensified to devise navigational systems for helicopters. On 5 February 1959, the squadron was transferred to the Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, where it reformed as a unit of Marine Aircraft Group 26. During the summer months of 1962, HMR(L) 162 was involved with the relief operations in the Gulf Coast area in the aftermath of Hurricane Carla. On 2 April 1960, HMR (L) 162 was reduced to zero strength and shifted to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The squadron was immediately built up in a few days at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa as personnel began reporting from MCAS New River. In late June 1962 the squadron replaced HMM 261 as the helicopter unit supporting the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Unit (3rd MEU) at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. Just four days after their arrival the 3rd MEU was ordered to withdraw and the squadron was loaded on the Valley Forge and they departed Thailand. Vietnam War
On 11 January 1963 the squadron replaced HMM 163 as the Operation Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam. On 10 March two squadron UH 34Ds were engaged in a search and rescue operation for a United States Army OV 1 Mohawk missing in 5,000 feet (1524 m) mountains 30 mile (48 km) southwest of Quảng Ngãi. As one helicopter lowered a South Vietnamese Ranger on a rescue hoist the helicopter lost power and crashed, killing the Ranger and the copilot. Another UH 34D crashed nearby while attempting to rescue the crew, its crew was recovered and the helicopter destroyed. On 13 April the squadron landed Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) troops from the 2nd Division 30 mile (48 km) south of Danang escorted for the first time by U. S. Army UH 1B gunships from the 68th Aviation Company. In spite of the additional support three UH 34s were shot down during the operation. All three aircraft were eventually recovered. On 27 April the squadron supported Operation Bach Phuong XI, an ARVN attack on the Vietcong (VC) stronghold at Đỗ Xá , one helicopter was hit in the initial landings and had to be destroyed. From late April the squadron supported a 90 day operation by the ARVN 1st Division along the Laos border. On 8 June the squadron was replaced by HMM 261, during its deployment it had flown 17,670 sorties for a total of 8,579 flight hours, losing one Marine killed and three UH 34Ds destroyed. In mid June 1964 the squadron came ashore from USS Valley Forge to replace HMM 364 as the Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, with the formal handover on 19 June. The squadron supported the U. S. and South Vietnamese forces engaged in the Battle of Nam Dong from 5–6 July. On 18 July the squadron evacuated the Marine team on Tiger Tooth Mountain (Dong Voi Mẹp) to Khe Sanh. At the same time a four helicopter detachment was sent to Udorn to assist with search and rescue operations. On 30 August a squadron UH 34D hit trees on a small high elevation landing zone and crash landed the crew was rescued and the helicopter stripped and destroyed. On 4 September the squadron supported Operation Chinh Bien an ARVN 2nd Division assault in Quảng Nam Province. On 21 September the squadron flew to Nha Trang to escape Typhoon Tilda, returning on 23 September. On 8 October the squadron was relieved in place by the men of HMM 365, during this deployment the squadron had conducted approximately 6,600 sorties for a total of slightly over 4,400 flight hours, losing two UH 34Ds. On 17 November, the squadron which now formed the helicopter unit of the Special Landing Force (SLF) on USS Princeton'' joined recovery efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Kate. During six days the squadron flew over 600 hours and completed 1,020 sorties. On 21 November one of its helicopters crashed at sea with two Marines killed. On 4 March 1965 the squadron returned to Okinawa from SLF duty. On 9 March the squadron's personnel were flown into Da Nang Air Base where they took over the helicopters of HMM 365. The squadron became operational on 12 March and was assigned to support the newly landed 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (9th MEB). While in Iraq, VMM 162 transported several high profile people around the country including then presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Теңіз тікұшақ көлігі эскадрильясы 162 (HMR 162) 1951 жылдың 30 маусымында Теңіз корпусының Санта-Ана әуе базасында құрылды. Эскадрильяның сол кездегі негізгі міндеті – флоттық теңіз күштеріне десанттық операцияларда әуе көлігі және әуемен жабдықтауды қамтамасыз ету болды. Эскадрильяның жеке құрамы тез өсті және экипаждар Вирджиния штатындағы Куантико әскери-әуе базасына жаңа Сикорский HRS 1 тікұшақтарын қабылдау және MCAF Санта-Анаға тасымалдау үшін жіберілді. Осы алғашқы айларда эскадрилья негізінен біліктілік жаттығуларымен айналысты, бұл айналымды қанатты ұшақтар туралы білімнің өсуіне және олардың тактикалық қолданылуына ықпал етті, нәтижесінде Теңіз корпусының тік қоршау доктринасының негізі қаланды. HMR 162 тікұшақтары 1952 жылдың ақпанында Лекс Бейкер I операциясы кезінде десанттық соғыстың тарихын жасады, олар 3-ші теңізшілер полкінің ұрысқа дайын ротасын USS Rendova эскорт-тасымалдауынан Пендлтон төбелеріне, Теңізшілер корпусының базалық лагеріне жеткізді. Кемеден жағалауға қозғалыс мұндай ауқымда алғаш рет жасалды. 1956 жылдың 31 желтоқсанында эскадрилья жеңіл тікұшақ эскадрильясы (HMR(L) 162) болып қайта аталды. 1956 қаржы жылында эскадрилья 5166 апатсыз ұшу сағатын тіркеді және Әскери-теңіз операциялары авиациялық қауіпсіздік сыйлығына ие болды. 1957 жылдың наурыз айында эскадрильяның алты теңізшісіне Себу аралында президент Рамон Магсайсай қаза болған жердегі қалпына келтіру операцияларында көрсеткен ерлігі үшін Филиппиннің Құрмет легионы табысталды. Филиппин президентін Себу қаласынан Манилаға апап бара жатқан ұшақ апатқа ұшырады және эскадрильядан құтқару және қалпына келтіру жұмыстарына көмек сұрады. Жыл соңына қарай HMR(L) 162 "Принстонға" отырып, Оңтүстік Қытай теңізіне бет алды. Жолда кеменің Сингапурға барып, Цейлонның су тасқынынан зардап шеккендерге жеткізілетін заттарды жүктеп алуы бұйырылды. Эскадрилья операция кезінде 20 HRS 3 тікұшағын пайдаланып, эвакуация мен жабдықтаудың бес күнінде 1123,9 сағат жұмыс істеді. Осы іс-шарадан туындаған ұсыныстардың бірі – тікұшақтарға арналған навигациялық жүйелерді әзірлеу бойынша жұмысты жалғастыру және күшейту болды. 1959 жылдың 5 ақпанында эскадрилья Солтүстік Каролина штатындағы Нью-Ривер теңізшілер корпусының әуе базасына көшірілді, онда ол 26 әскери-әуе кемелері тобының құрамында қайта құрылды. 1962 жылдың жаз айларында HMR(L) 162 Карла дауылынан кейін Мексика шығанағының жағалауындағы көмек операцияларына қатысты. 1960 жылдың 2 сәуірінде HMR(L) 162 толығымен таратылды және 1-ші әскери-әуе кемелері қанатына ауыстырылды. Эскадрилья бірнеше күн ішінде Окинавадағы MCAS Futenma-да қайта құрылды. 1962 жылдың маусым айының соңында эскадрилья HMM 261 тікұшақ бөлімшесінің орнына Таиландтың Удорн Корольдік Тай Әуе Күші базасында 3-ші теңіз экспедициялық бөлімшесін қолдады. Олардың келгеніне төрт күн өткен соң 3-МЭУ-ға кері қашуға бұйрық берілді, эскадрилья Вэлли-Фордж кемесіне жүктелді және Таиландтан жөнелді.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM 162) is a United States Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron consisting of MV 22 Osprey transport aircraft. The squadron, known as the "Golden Eagles", is based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG 26) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). HMM 162 officially stood down 9 December 2005 to begin the process of transitioning to the MV 22 Osprey. On 31 August 2006, the squadron was reactivated as the second operational Osprey squadron in the Marine Corps. VMM 162 was the squadron of the year in 2023. History
Early years
Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 162 (HMR 162) was commissioned on 30 June 1951, at Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana. The primary mission of the squadron at that time was to provide airlift and air supply for the Fleet Marine Force in amphibious operations. The personnel strength of the squadron grew quickly and crews were sent to Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Virginia to accept and ferry the new Sikorsky HRS 1 helicopters to MCAF Santa Ana. During these early months, the squadron was occupied primarily with proficiency training, which contributed to the growing body of knowledge of rotary winged aircraft and their tactical employment, ultimately evolving into a basis for the Marine Corps' doctrine of vertical envelopment. Helicopters of HMR 162 made amphibious warfare history in February 1952 during Operation Lex Baker I, when they airlifted a combat equipped company of the 3rd Marine Regiment from the escort carrier USS Rendova to the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hills. The ship to shore movement was the first ever attempted on such a scale. On 31 December 1956, the squadron was redesignated as Marine Helicopter Squadron Light (HMR(L) 162'). In the fiscal year 1956, the squadron logged 5,166 accident free flight hours and was awarded the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award. During March 1957, six Marines of the squadron were awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor for their gallant conduct in the recovery operations at the scene of the death of President Ramon Magsaysay on Cebu Island. The plane carrying the Philippine President from Cebu City to Manila crashed and the squadron was asked to assist in the rescue and recovery operations that were subsequently undertaken. As the year came to a close HMR(L) 162 boarded the Princeton and set sail for the South China Sea. While en route, the ship was ordered to Singapore to load supplies to be helo distributed to flood victims in Ceylon. The squadron used 20 HRS 3s in the operation and logged a total of 1123.9 hours for the five days of evacuation and resupply. One of the recommendations to emerge from this action was that efforts be continued and intensified to devise navigational systems for helicopters. On 5 February 1959, the squadron was transferred to the Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, where it reformed as a unit of Marine Aircraft Group 26. During the summer months of 1962, HMR(L) 162 was involved with the relief operations in the Gulf Coast area in the aftermath of Hurricane Carla. On 2 April 1960, HMR (L) 162 was reduced to zero strength and shifted to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The squadron was immediately built up in a few days at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa as personnel began reporting from MCAS New River. In late June 1962 the squadron replaced HMM 261 as the helicopter unit supporting the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Unit (3rd MEU) at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. Just four days after their arrival the 3rd MEU was ordered to withdraw and the squadron was loaded on the Valley Forge and they departed Thailand. Vietnam War
On 11 January 1963 the squadron replaced HMM 163 as the Operation Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam. On 10 March two squadron UH 34Ds were engaged in a search and rescue operation for a United States Army OV 1 Mohawk missing in 5,000 feet (1524 m) mountains 30 mile (48 km) southwest of Quảng Ngãi. As one helicopter lowered a South Vietnamese Ranger on a rescue hoist the helicopter lost power and crashed, killing the Ranger and the copilot. Another UH 34D crashed nearby while attempting to rescue the crew, its crew was recovered and the helicopter destroyed. On 13 April the squadron landed Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) troops from the 2nd Division 30 mile (48 km) south of Danang escorted for the first time by U. S. Army UH 1B gunships from the 68th Aviation Company. In spite of the additional support three UH 34s were shot down during the operation. All three aircraft were eventually recovered. On 27 April the squadron supported Operation Bach Phuong XI, an ARVN attack on the Vietcong (VC) stronghold at Đỗ Xá , one helicopter was hit in the initial landings and had to be destroyed. From late April the squadron supported a 90 day operation by the ARVN 1st Division along the Laos border. On 8 June the squadron was replaced by HMM 261, during its deployment it had flown 17,670 sorties for a total of 8,579 flight hours, losing one Marine killed and three UH 34Ds destroyed. In mid June 1964 the squadron came ashore from USS Valley Forge to replace HMM 364 as the Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, with the formal handover on 19 June. The squadron supported the U. S. and South Vietnamese forces engaged in the Battle of Nam Dong from 5–6 July. On 18 July the squadron evacuated the Marine team on Tiger Tooth Mountain (Dong Voi Mẹp) to Khe Sanh. At the same time a four helicopter detachment was sent to Udorn to assist with search and rescue operations. On 30 August a squadron UH 34D hit trees on a small high elevation landing zone and crash landed the crew was rescued and the helicopter stripped and destroyed. On 4 September the squadron supported Operation Chinh Bien an ARVN 2nd Division assault in Quảng Nam Province. On 21 September the squadron flew to Nha Trang to escape Typhoon Tilda, returning on 23 September. On 8 October the squadron was relieved in place by the men of HMM 365, during this deployment the squadron had conducted approximately 6,600 sorties for a total of slightly over 4,400 flight hours, losing two UH 34Ds. On 17 November, the squadron which now formed the helicopter unit of the Special Landing Force (SLF) on USS Princeton'' joined recovery efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Kate. During six days the squadron flew over 600 hours and completed 1,020 sorties. On 21 November one of its helicopters crashed at sea with two Marines killed. On 4 March 1965 the squadron returned to Okinawa from SLF duty. On 9 March the squadron's personnel were flown into Da Nang Air Base where they took over the helicopters of HMM 365. The squadron became operational on 12 March and was assigned to support the newly landed 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (9th MEB). While in Iraq, VMM 162 transported several high profile people around the country including then presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Early years
Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 162 (HMR 162) was commissioned on 30 June 1951, at Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana. The primary mission of the squadron at that time was to provide airlift and air supply for the Fleet Marine Force in amphibious operations. The personnel strength of the squadron grew quickly and crews were sent to Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Virginia to accept and ferry the new Sikorsky HRS 1 helicopters to MCAF Santa Ana. During these early months, the squadron was occupied primarily with proficiency training, which contributed to the growing body of knowledge of rotary winged aircraft and their tactical employment, ultimately evolving into a basis for the Marine Corps' doctrine of vertical envelopment. Helicopters of HMR 162 made amphibious warfare history in February 1952 during Operation Lex Baker I, when they airlifted a combat equipped company of the 3rd Marine Regiment from the escort carrier USS Rendova to the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hills. The ship to shore movement was the first ever attempted on such a scale. On 31 December 1956, the squadron was redesignated as Marine Helicopter Squadron Light (HMR(L) 162'). In the fiscal year 1956, the squadron logged 5,166 accident free flight hours and was awarded the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award. During March 1957, six Marines of the squadron were awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor for their gallant conduct in the recovery operations at the scene of the death of President Ramon Magsaysay on Cebu Island. The plane carrying the Philippine President from Cebu City to Manila crashed and the squadron was asked to assist in the rescue and recovery operations that were subsequently undertaken. As the year came to a close HMR(L) 162 boarded the Princeton and set sail for the South China Sea. While en route, the ship was ordered to Singapore to load supplies to be helo distributed to flood victims in Ceylon. The squadron used 20 HRS 3s in the operation and logged a total of 1123.9 hours for the five days of evacuation and resupply. One of the recommendations to emerge from this action was that efforts be continued and intensified to devise navigational systems for helicopters. On 5 February 1959, the squadron was transferred to the Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, where it reformed as a unit of Marine Aircraft Group 26. During the summer months of 1962, HMR(L) 162 was involved with the relief operations in the Gulf Coast area in the aftermath of Hurricane Carla. On 2 April 1960, HMR (L) 162 was reduced to zero strength and shifted to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The squadron was immediately built up in a few days at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa as personnel began reporting from MCAS New River. In late June 1962 the squadron replaced HMM 261 as the helicopter unit supporting the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Unit (3rd MEU) at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. Just four days after their arrival the 3rd MEU was ordered to withdraw and the squadron was loaded on the Valley Forge and they departed Thailand. Vietnam War
On 11 January 1963 the squadron replaced HMM 163 as the Operation Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam. On 10 March two squadron UH 34Ds were engaged in a search and rescue operation for a United States Army OV 1 Mohawk missing in 5,000 feet (1524 m) mountains 30 mile (48 km) southwest of Quảng Ngãi. As one helicopter lowered a South Vietnamese Ranger on a rescue hoist the helicopter lost power and crashed, killing the Ranger and the copilot. Another UH 34D crashed nearby while attempting to rescue the crew, its crew was recovered and the helicopter destroyed. On 13 April the squadron landed Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) troops from the 2nd Division 30 mile (48 km) south of Danang escorted for the first time by U. S. Army UH 1B gunships from the 68th Aviation Company. In spite of the additional support three UH 34s were shot down during the operation. All three aircraft were eventually recovered. On 27 April the squadron supported Operation Bach Phuong XI, an ARVN attack on the Vietcong (VC) stronghold at Đỗ Xá , one helicopter was hit in the initial landings and had to be destroyed. From late April the squadron supported a 90 day operation by the ARVN 1st Division along the Laos border. On 8 June the squadron was replaced by HMM 261, during its deployment it had flown 17,670 sorties for a total of 8,579 flight hours, losing one Marine killed and three UH 34Ds destroyed. In mid June 1964 the squadron came ashore from USS Valley Forge to replace HMM 364 as the Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, with the formal handover on 19 June. The squadron supported the U. S. and South Vietnamese forces engaged in the Battle of Nam Dong from 5–6 July. On 18 July the squadron evacuated the Marine team on Tiger Tooth Mountain (Dong Voi Mẹp) to Khe Sanh. At the same time a four helicopter detachment was sent to Udorn to assist with search and rescue operations. On 30 August a squadron UH 34D hit trees on a small high elevation landing zone and crash landed the crew was rescued and the helicopter stripped and destroyed. On 4 September the squadron supported Operation Chinh Bien an ARVN 2nd Division assault in Quảng Nam Province. On 21 September the squadron flew to Nha Trang to escape Typhoon Tilda, returning on 23 September. On 8 October the squadron was relieved in place by the men of HMM 365, during this deployment the squadron had conducted approximately 6,600 sorties for a total of slightly over 4,400 flight hours, losing two UH 34Ds. On 17 November, the squadron which now formed the helicopter unit of the Special Landing Force (SLF) on USS Princeton'' joined recovery efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Kate. During six days the squadron flew over 600 hours and completed 1,020 sorties. On 21 November one of its helicopters crashed at sea with two Marines killed. On 4 March 1965 the squadron returned to Okinawa from SLF duty. On 9 March the squadron's personnel were flown into Da Nang Air Base where they took over the helicopters of HMM 365. The squadron became operational on 12 March and was assigned to support the newly landed 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (9th MEB). While in Iraq, VMM 162 transported several high profile people around the country including then presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Вьетнам соғысы
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM 162) is a United States Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron consisting of MV 22 Osprey transport aircraft. The squadron, known as the "Golden Eagles", is based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG 26) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). HMM 162 officially stood down 9 December 2005 to begin the process of transitioning to the MV 22 Osprey. On 31 August 2006, the squadron was reactivated as the second operational Osprey squadron in the Marine Corps. VMM 162 was the squadron of the year in 2023. History
Early years
Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 162 (HMR 162) was commissioned on 30 June 1951, at Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana. The primary mission of the squadron at that time was to provide airlift and air supply for the Fleet Marine Force in amphibious operations. The personnel strength of the squadron grew quickly and crews were sent to Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Virginia to accept and ferry the new Sikorsky HRS 1 helicopters to MCAF Santa Ana. During these early months, the squadron was occupied primarily with proficiency training, which contributed to the growing body of knowledge of rotary winged aircraft and their tactical employment, ultimately evolving into a basis for the Marine Corps' doctrine of vertical envelopment. Helicopters of HMR 162 made amphibious warfare history in February 1952 during Operation Lex Baker I, when they airlifted a combat equipped company of the 3rd Marine Regiment from the escort carrier USS Rendova to the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hills. The ship to shore movement was the first ever attempted on such a scale. On 31 December 1956, the squadron was redesignated as Marine Helicopter Squadron Light (HMR(L) 162'). In the fiscal year 1956, the squadron logged 5,166 accident free flight hours and was awarded the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award. During March 1957, six Marines of the squadron were awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor for their gallant conduct in the recovery operations at the scene of the death of President Ramon Magsaysay on Cebu Island. The plane carrying the Philippine President from Cebu City to Manila crashed and the squadron was asked to assist in the rescue and recovery operations that were subsequently undertaken. As the year came to a close HMR(L) 162 boarded the Princeton and set sail for the South China Sea. While en route, the ship was ordered to Singapore to load supplies to be helo distributed to flood victims in Ceylon. The squadron used 20 HRS 3s in the operation and logged a total of 1123.9 hours for the five days of evacuation and resupply. One of the recommendations to emerge from this action was that efforts be continued and intensified to devise navigational systems for helicopters. On 5 February 1959, the squadron was transferred to the Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, where it reformed as a unit of Marine Aircraft Group 26. During the summer months of 1962, HMR(L) 162 was involved with the relief operations in the Gulf Coast area in the aftermath of Hurricane Carla. On 2 April 1960, HMR (L) 162 was reduced to zero strength and shifted to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The squadron was immediately built up in a few days at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa as personnel began reporting from MCAS New River. In late June 1962 the squadron replaced HMM 261 as the helicopter unit supporting the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Unit (3rd MEU) at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. Just four days after their arrival the 3rd MEU was ordered to withdraw and the squadron was loaded on the Valley Forge and they departed Thailand. Vietnam War
On 11 January 1963 the squadron replaced HMM 163 as the Operation Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam. On 10 March two squadron UH 34Ds were engaged in a search and rescue operation for a United States Army OV 1 Mohawk missing in 5,000 feet (1524 m) mountains 30 mile (48 km) southwest of Quảng Ngãi. As one helicopter lowered a South Vietnamese Ranger on a rescue hoist the helicopter lost power and crashed, killing the Ranger and the copilot. Another UH 34D crashed nearby while attempting to rescue the crew, its crew was recovered and the helicopter destroyed. On 13 April the squadron landed Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) troops from the 2nd Division 30 mile (48 km) south of Danang escorted for the first time by U. S. Army UH 1B gunships from the 68th Aviation Company. In spite of the additional support three UH 34s were shot down during the operation. All three aircraft were eventually recovered. On 27 April the squadron supported Operation Bach Phuong XI, an ARVN attack on the Vietcong (VC) stronghold at Đỗ Xá , one helicopter was hit in the initial landings and had to be destroyed. From late April the squadron supported a 90 day operation by the ARVN 1st Division along the Laos border. On 8 June the squadron was replaced by HMM 261, during its deployment it had flown 17,670 sorties for a total of 8,579 flight hours, losing one Marine killed and three UH 34Ds destroyed. In mid June 1964 the squadron came ashore from USS Valley Forge to replace HMM 364 as the Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, with the formal handover on 19 June. The squadron supported the U. S. and South Vietnamese forces engaged in the Battle of Nam Dong from 5–6 July. On 18 July the squadron evacuated the Marine team on Tiger Tooth Mountain (Dong Voi Mẹp) to Khe Sanh. At the same time a four helicopter detachment was sent to Udorn to assist with search and rescue operations. On 30 August a squadron UH 34D hit trees on a small high elevation landing zone and crash landed the crew was rescued and the helicopter stripped and destroyed. On 4 September the squadron supported Operation Chinh Bien an ARVN 2nd Division assault in Quảng Nam Province. On 21 September the squadron flew to Nha Trang to escape Typhoon Tilda, returning on 23 September. On 8 October the squadron was relieved in place by the men of HMM 365, during this deployment the squadron had conducted approximately 6,600 sorties for a total of slightly over 4,400 flight hours, losing two UH 34Ds. On 17 November, the squadron which now formed the helicopter unit of the Special Landing Force (SLF) on USS Princeton'' joined recovery efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Kate. During six days the squadron flew over 600 hours and completed 1,020 sorties. On 21 November one of its helicopters crashed at sea with two Marines killed. On 4 March 1965 the squadron returned to Okinawa from SLF duty. On 9 March the squadron's personnel were flown into Da Nang Air Base where they took over the helicopters of HMM 365. The squadron became operational on 12 March and was assigned to support the newly landed 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (9th MEB). While in Iraq, VMM 162 transported several high profile people around the country including then presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Early years
Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 162 (HMR 162) was commissioned on 30 June 1951, at Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana. The primary mission of the squadron at that time was to provide airlift and air supply for the Fleet Marine Force in amphibious operations. The personnel strength of the squadron grew quickly and crews were sent to Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Virginia to accept and ferry the new Sikorsky HRS 1 helicopters to MCAF Santa Ana. During these early months, the squadron was occupied primarily with proficiency training, which contributed to the growing body of knowledge of rotary winged aircraft and their tactical employment, ultimately evolving into a basis for the Marine Corps' doctrine of vertical envelopment. Helicopters of HMR 162 made amphibious warfare history in February 1952 during Operation Lex Baker I, when they airlifted a combat equipped company of the 3rd Marine Regiment from the escort carrier USS Rendova to the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hills. The ship to shore movement was the first ever attempted on such a scale. On 31 December 1956, the squadron was redesignated as Marine Helicopter Squadron Light (HMR(L) 162'). In the fiscal year 1956, the squadron logged 5,166 accident free flight hours and was awarded the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award. During March 1957, six Marines of the squadron were awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor for their gallant conduct in the recovery operations at the scene of the death of President Ramon Magsaysay on Cebu Island. The plane carrying the Philippine President from Cebu City to Manila crashed and the squadron was asked to assist in the rescue and recovery operations that were subsequently undertaken. As the year came to a close HMR(L) 162 boarded the Princeton and set sail for the South China Sea. While en route, the ship was ordered to Singapore to load supplies to be helo distributed to flood victims in Ceylon. The squadron used 20 HRS 3s in the operation and logged a total of 1123.9 hours for the five days of evacuation and resupply. One of the recommendations to emerge from this action was that efforts be continued and intensified to devise navigational systems for helicopters. On 5 February 1959, the squadron was transferred to the Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, where it reformed as a unit of Marine Aircraft Group 26. During the summer months of 1962, HMR(L) 162 was involved with the relief operations in the Gulf Coast area in the aftermath of Hurricane Carla. On 2 April 1960, HMR (L) 162 was reduced to zero strength and shifted to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The squadron was immediately built up in a few days at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa as personnel began reporting from MCAS New River. In late June 1962 the squadron replaced HMM 261 as the helicopter unit supporting the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Unit (3rd MEU) at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. Just four days after their arrival the 3rd MEU was ordered to withdraw and the squadron was loaded on the Valley Forge and they departed Thailand. Vietnam War
On 11 January 1963 the squadron replaced HMM 163 as the Operation Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam. On 10 March two squadron UH 34Ds were engaged in a search and rescue operation for a United States Army OV 1 Mohawk missing in 5,000 feet (1524 m) mountains 30 mile (48 km) southwest of Quảng Ngãi. As one helicopter lowered a South Vietnamese Ranger on a rescue hoist the helicopter lost power and crashed, killing the Ranger and the copilot. Another UH 34D crashed nearby while attempting to rescue the crew, its crew was recovered and the helicopter destroyed. On 13 April the squadron landed Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) troops from the 2nd Division 30 mile (48 km) south of Danang escorted for the first time by U. S. Army UH 1B gunships from the 68th Aviation Company. In spite of the additional support three UH 34s were shot down during the operation. All three aircraft were eventually recovered. On 27 April the squadron supported Operation Bach Phuong XI, an ARVN attack on the Vietcong (VC) stronghold at Đỗ Xá , one helicopter was hit in the initial landings and had to be destroyed. From late April the squadron supported a 90 day operation by the ARVN 1st Division along the Laos border. On 8 June the squadron was replaced by HMM 261, during its deployment it had flown 17,670 sorties for a total of 8,579 flight hours, losing one Marine killed and three UH 34Ds destroyed. In mid June 1964 the squadron came ashore from USS Valley Forge to replace HMM 364 as the Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, with the formal handover on 19 June. The squadron supported the U. S. and South Vietnamese forces engaged in the Battle of Nam Dong from 5–6 July. On 18 July the squadron evacuated the Marine team on Tiger Tooth Mountain (Dong Voi Mẹp) to Khe Sanh. At the same time a four helicopter detachment was sent to Udorn to assist with search and rescue operations. On 30 August a squadron UH 34D hit trees on a small high elevation landing zone and crash landed the crew was rescued and the helicopter stripped and destroyed. On 4 September the squadron supported Operation Chinh Bien an ARVN 2nd Division assault in Quảng Nam Province. On 21 September the squadron flew to Nha Trang to escape Typhoon Tilda, returning on 23 September. On 8 October the squadron was relieved in place by the men of HMM 365, during this deployment the squadron had conducted approximately 6,600 sorties for a total of slightly over 4,400 flight hours, losing two UH 34Ds. On 17 November, the squadron which now formed the helicopter unit of the Special Landing Force (SLF) on USS Princeton'' joined recovery efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Kate. During six days the squadron flew over 600 hours and completed 1,020 sorties. On 21 November one of its helicopters crashed at sea with two Marines killed. On 4 March 1965 the squadron returned to Okinawa from SLF duty. On 9 March the squadron's personnel were flown into Da Nang Air Base where they took over the helicopters of HMM 365. The squadron became operational on 12 March and was assigned to support the newly landed 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (9th MEB). While in Iraq, VMM 162 transported several high profile people around the country including then presidential candidate Barack Obama.
1963 жылдың 11 қаңтарында эскадрилья HMM 163 орнына Дананг әуе базасында Shufly операциясы эскадрильясы ретінде келді. 10 наурызда екі эскадрилья UH 34D Куанг Нгайдан оңтүстік-батысқа қарай 48 км қашықтықтағы тауларда жоғалған АҚШ армиясының OV 1 Мохок іздеу және құтқару операциясымен айналысты. Бір тікұшақ құтқару көтергішімен Оңтүстік Вьетнам Рейнджерін түсіргенде, тікұшақ қуатты жоғалтып, құлап, Рейнджер мен қосұшқышты өлтірді. Тағы бір UH 34D экипажды құтқару үшін ұшақ құлаған жерге ұшып келді, оның экипажы табылды, ал тікұшақ жойылды. 13 сәуірде эскадрилья Данангтан оңтүстікке қарай 30 миль (48 км) жерде орналасқан Вьетнам Республикасы Армиясының (ARVN) әскерлерін түсірді. Қосымша қолдау көрсетілсе де, операция барысында үш UH 34 ұшағы атып түсірілді. Үш ұшақтың барлығы да табылды. 27 сәуірде эскадрилья Бах Фун XI операциясын қолдады, Вьетконгтың (ВК) Дьо Xа қаласына ARVN шабуылы. Бастапқы қону кезінде бір тікұшақ соққыға ұшырап, жойылды. Сәуірдің соңынан бастап эскадрилья Лаос шекарасы бойындағы ARVN 1-ші дивизиясының 90 күндік операциясын қолдады. 8 маусымда эскадрилья HMM 261 орнына ауыстырылды, ол өзінің орналасу кезеңінде 17 670 рейс жасады, жалпы ұшу уақыты 8 579 сағатты құрады, бір теңізшісі қаза тапты және үш UH 34D жойылды. 1964 жылдың ортасында эскадрилья USS Valley Forge кемесінен жағалауға шығып, Дананг әуе базасында HMM 364 орнына Shufly эскадрильясы ретінде келді, ресми тапсыру 19 маусымда өтті. Эскадрилья 5-6 шілдедегі Нам Донг шайқасында АҚШ және Оңтүстік Вьетнам күштеріне көмек көрсетті. 18 шілдеде эскадрилья Тигр тісі тауындағы (Донг Вой Меп) теңізшілер тобын Кхе Саньға эвакуациялады. Сонымен қатар, төрт тікұшақтың тобы іздеу және құтқару операцияларына көмектесу үшін Удорнға жіберілді. 30 тамызда эскадрилья UH 34D кішкентай биік орналасқан қону алаңында ағаштарға соғылып, құлап түсті, экипаж құтқарылды, ал тікұшақ бөлшектелді және жойылды. 4 қыркүйекте эскадрилья ARVN 2-ші дивизиясының Куанг Нам провинциясындағы Чинх Биен операциясын қолдады. 21 қыркүйекте эскадрилья Тайфун Тильдадан қашу үшін Ня Трангқа ұшып келді, 23 қыркүйекте қайта оралды. 8 қазан күні эскадрилья HMM 365 тобымен ауыстырылды, бұл орналасу кезеңінде эскадрилья шамамен 6600 рейс жасады, жалпы ұшу уақыты 4400 сағаттан асты, екі UH 34D жойылды. 17 қарашада, енді USS Princeton кемесіндегі арнайы десант күшінің (SLF) тікұшақ бөлімін құраған эскадрилья Тайфун Кейттен кейін құтқару жұмыстарына қатысты. Алты күн бойы эскадрилья 600 сағаттан астам ұшты және 1020 рейс жасады. 21 қарашада оның тікұшақтарының бірі теңізге құлап, екі теңізшісі қаза тапты. 1965 жылдың 4 наурызында эскадрилья SLF міндеттерін орындаудан Окинаваға оралды. 9 наурызда эскадрильяның жеке құрамы Дананг әуе базасына жеткізілді, онда олар HMM 365 тікұшақтарын қабылдады. Эскадрилья 12 наурызда операцияға кірісті және жаңадан келген 9-шы теңіз экспедициялық бригадасын (9-шы МЭБ) қолдауға тағайындалды. Иракта VMM 162 ел бойынша бірнеше танымал тұлғаларды, соның ішінде президенттік үміткер Барак Обаманы тасымалдады.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM 162) is a United States Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron consisting of MV 22 Osprey transport aircraft. The squadron, known as the "Golden Eagles", is based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG 26) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). HMM 162 officially stood down 9 December 2005 to begin the process of transitioning to the MV 22 Osprey. On 31 August 2006, the squadron was reactivated as the second operational Osprey squadron in the Marine Corps. VMM 162 was the squadron of the year in 2023. History
Early years
Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 162 (HMR 162) was commissioned on 30 June 1951, at Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana. The primary mission of the squadron at that time was to provide airlift and air supply for the Fleet Marine Force in amphibious operations. The personnel strength of the squadron grew quickly and crews were sent to Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Virginia to accept and ferry the new Sikorsky HRS 1 helicopters to MCAF Santa Ana. During these early months, the squadron was occupied primarily with proficiency training, which contributed to the growing body of knowledge of rotary winged aircraft and their tactical employment, ultimately evolving into a basis for the Marine Corps' doctrine of vertical envelopment. Helicopters of HMR 162 made amphibious warfare history in February 1952 during Operation Lex Baker I, when they airlifted a combat equipped company of the 3rd Marine Regiment from the escort carrier USS Rendova to the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hills. The ship to shore movement was the first ever attempted on such a scale. On 31 December 1956, the squadron was redesignated as Marine Helicopter Squadron Light (HMR(L) 162'). In the fiscal year 1956, the squadron logged 5,166 accident free flight hours and was awarded the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award. During March 1957, six Marines of the squadron were awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor for their gallant conduct in the recovery operations at the scene of the death of President Ramon Magsaysay on Cebu Island. The plane carrying the Philippine President from Cebu City to Manila crashed and the squadron was asked to assist in the rescue and recovery operations that were subsequently undertaken. As the year came to a close HMR(L) 162 boarded the Princeton and set sail for the South China Sea. While en route, the ship was ordered to Singapore to load supplies to be helo distributed to flood victims in Ceylon. The squadron used 20 HRS 3s in the operation and logged a total of 1123.9 hours for the five days of evacuation and resupply. One of the recommendations to emerge from this action was that efforts be continued and intensified to devise navigational systems for helicopters. On 5 February 1959, the squadron was transferred to the Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, where it reformed as a unit of Marine Aircraft Group 26. During the summer months of 1962, HMR(L) 162 was involved with the relief operations in the Gulf Coast area in the aftermath of Hurricane Carla. On 2 April 1960, HMR (L) 162 was reduced to zero strength and shifted to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The squadron was immediately built up in a few days at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa as personnel began reporting from MCAS New River. In late June 1962 the squadron replaced HMM 261 as the helicopter unit supporting the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Unit (3rd MEU) at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. Just four days after their arrival the 3rd MEU was ordered to withdraw and the squadron was loaded on the Valley Forge and they departed Thailand. Vietnam War
On 11 January 1963 the squadron replaced HMM 163 as the Operation Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam. On 10 March two squadron UH 34Ds were engaged in a search and rescue operation for a United States Army OV 1 Mohawk missing in 5,000 feet (1524 m) mountains 30 mile (48 km) southwest of Quảng Ngãi. As one helicopter lowered a South Vietnamese Ranger on a rescue hoist the helicopter lost power and crashed, killing the Ranger and the copilot. Another UH 34D crashed nearby while attempting to rescue the crew, its crew was recovered and the helicopter destroyed. On 13 April the squadron landed Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) troops from the 2nd Division 30 mile (48 km) south of Danang escorted for the first time by U. S. Army UH 1B gunships from the 68th Aviation Company. In spite of the additional support three UH 34s were shot down during the operation. All three aircraft were eventually recovered. On 27 April the squadron supported Operation Bach Phuong XI, an ARVN attack on the Vietcong (VC) stronghold at Đỗ Xá , one helicopter was hit in the initial landings and had to be destroyed. From late April the squadron supported a 90 day operation by the ARVN 1st Division along the Laos border. On 8 June the squadron was replaced by HMM 261, during its deployment it had flown 17,670 sorties for a total of 8,579 flight hours, losing one Marine killed and three UH 34Ds destroyed. In mid June 1964 the squadron came ashore from USS Valley Forge to replace HMM 364 as the Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, with the formal handover on 19 June. The squadron supported the U. S. and South Vietnamese forces engaged in the Battle of Nam Dong from 5–6 July. On 18 July the squadron evacuated the Marine team on Tiger Tooth Mountain (Dong Voi Mẹp) to Khe Sanh. At the same time a four helicopter detachment was sent to Udorn to assist with search and rescue operations. On 30 August a squadron UH 34D hit trees on a small high elevation landing zone and crash landed the crew was rescued and the helicopter stripped and destroyed. On 4 September the squadron supported Operation Chinh Bien an ARVN 2nd Division assault in Quảng Nam Province. On 21 September the squadron flew to Nha Trang to escape Typhoon Tilda, returning on 23 September. On 8 October the squadron was relieved in place by the men of HMM 365, during this deployment the squadron had conducted approximately 6,600 sorties for a total of slightly over 4,400 flight hours, losing two UH 34Ds. On 17 November, the squadron which now formed the helicopter unit of the Special Landing Force (SLF) on USS Princeton'' joined recovery efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Kate. During six days the squadron flew over 600 hours and completed 1,020 sorties. On 21 November one of its helicopters crashed at sea with two Marines killed. On 4 March 1965 the squadron returned to Okinawa from SLF duty. On 9 March the squadron's personnel were flown into Da Nang Air Base where they took over the helicopters of HMM 365. The squadron became operational on 12 March and was assigned to support the newly landed 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (9th MEB). While in Iraq, VMM 162 transported several high profile people around the country including then presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Early years
Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 162 (HMR 162) was commissioned on 30 June 1951, at Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana. The primary mission of the squadron at that time was to provide airlift and air supply for the Fleet Marine Force in amphibious operations. The personnel strength of the squadron grew quickly and crews were sent to Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Virginia to accept and ferry the new Sikorsky HRS 1 helicopters to MCAF Santa Ana. During these early months, the squadron was occupied primarily with proficiency training, which contributed to the growing body of knowledge of rotary winged aircraft and their tactical employment, ultimately evolving into a basis for the Marine Corps' doctrine of vertical envelopment. Helicopters of HMR 162 made amphibious warfare history in February 1952 during Operation Lex Baker I, when they airlifted a combat equipped company of the 3rd Marine Regiment from the escort carrier USS Rendova to the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hills. The ship to shore movement was the first ever attempted on such a scale. On 31 December 1956, the squadron was redesignated as Marine Helicopter Squadron Light (HMR(L) 162'). In the fiscal year 1956, the squadron logged 5,166 accident free flight hours and was awarded the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award. During March 1957, six Marines of the squadron were awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor for their gallant conduct in the recovery operations at the scene of the death of President Ramon Magsaysay on Cebu Island. The plane carrying the Philippine President from Cebu City to Manila crashed and the squadron was asked to assist in the rescue and recovery operations that were subsequently undertaken. As the year came to a close HMR(L) 162 boarded the Princeton and set sail for the South China Sea. While en route, the ship was ordered to Singapore to load supplies to be helo distributed to flood victims in Ceylon. The squadron used 20 HRS 3s in the operation and logged a total of 1123.9 hours for the five days of evacuation and resupply. One of the recommendations to emerge from this action was that efforts be continued and intensified to devise navigational systems for helicopters. On 5 February 1959, the squadron was transferred to the Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, where it reformed as a unit of Marine Aircraft Group 26. During the summer months of 1962, HMR(L) 162 was involved with the relief operations in the Gulf Coast area in the aftermath of Hurricane Carla. On 2 April 1960, HMR (L) 162 was reduced to zero strength and shifted to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The squadron was immediately built up in a few days at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa as personnel began reporting from MCAS New River. In late June 1962 the squadron replaced HMM 261 as the helicopter unit supporting the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Unit (3rd MEU) at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. Just four days after their arrival the 3rd MEU was ordered to withdraw and the squadron was loaded on the Valley Forge and they departed Thailand. Vietnam War
On 11 January 1963 the squadron replaced HMM 163 as the Operation Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam. On 10 March two squadron UH 34Ds were engaged in a search and rescue operation for a United States Army OV 1 Mohawk missing in 5,000 feet (1524 m) mountains 30 mile (48 km) southwest of Quảng Ngãi. As one helicopter lowered a South Vietnamese Ranger on a rescue hoist the helicopter lost power and crashed, killing the Ranger and the copilot. Another UH 34D crashed nearby while attempting to rescue the crew, its crew was recovered and the helicopter destroyed. On 13 April the squadron landed Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) troops from the 2nd Division 30 mile (48 km) south of Danang escorted for the first time by U. S. Army UH 1B gunships from the 68th Aviation Company. In spite of the additional support three UH 34s were shot down during the operation. All three aircraft were eventually recovered. On 27 April the squadron supported Operation Bach Phuong XI, an ARVN attack on the Vietcong (VC) stronghold at Đỗ Xá , one helicopter was hit in the initial landings and had to be destroyed. From late April the squadron supported a 90 day operation by the ARVN 1st Division along the Laos border. On 8 June the squadron was replaced by HMM 261, during its deployment it had flown 17,670 sorties for a total of 8,579 flight hours, losing one Marine killed and three UH 34Ds destroyed. In mid June 1964 the squadron came ashore from USS Valley Forge to replace HMM 364 as the Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base, with the formal handover on 19 June. The squadron supported the U. S. and South Vietnamese forces engaged in the Battle of Nam Dong from 5–6 July. On 18 July the squadron evacuated the Marine team on Tiger Tooth Mountain (Dong Voi Mẹp) to Khe Sanh. At the same time a four helicopter detachment was sent to Udorn to assist with search and rescue operations. On 30 August a squadron UH 34D hit trees on a small high elevation landing zone and crash landed the crew was rescued and the helicopter stripped and destroyed. On 4 September the squadron supported Operation Chinh Bien an ARVN 2nd Division assault in Quảng Nam Province. On 21 September the squadron flew to Nha Trang to escape Typhoon Tilda, returning on 23 September. On 8 October the squadron was relieved in place by the men of HMM 365, during this deployment the squadron had conducted approximately 6,600 sorties for a total of slightly over 4,400 flight hours, losing two UH 34Ds. On 17 November, the squadron which now formed the helicopter unit of the Special Landing Force (SLF) on USS Princeton'' joined recovery efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Kate. During six days the squadron flew over 600 hours and completed 1,020 sorties. On 21 November one of its helicopters crashed at sea with two Marines killed. On 4 March 1965 the squadron returned to Okinawa from SLF duty. On 9 March the squadron's personnel were flown into Da Nang Air Base where they took over the helicopters of HMM 365. The squadron became operational on 12 March and was assigned to support the newly landed 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (9th MEB). While in Iraq, VMM 162 transported several high profile people around the country including then presidential candidate Barack Obama.
2010 жылғы Гаитидегі жер сілкінісі
2010 жылғы 12 қаңтардағы Гаитидегі қатты жер сілкінісінен кейін VMM 162, 24-ші теңіз экспедициялық тобының (24th MEU) авиациялық күштік құрамы ретінде, жоспарланған Орта Шығысқа орналасуынан Гаитиге гуманитарлық көмек және апаттан зардап шеккендерге көмек көрсету үшін қайта бағытталды, бұл "Бірыңғай жауап" операциясының бір бөлігі болды. Эскадрильяның "Нассау" кемесінен жұмыс істеген "Оспрей" ұшақтары гуманитарлық миссияда алғаш рет қолданылды.
After the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake on 12 January, VMM 162, serving as the aviation combat element of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) was diverted from its scheduled Middle East deployment to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to Haiti, as part of Operation Unified Response. The squadron's Ospreys, operating from the Nassau were the first ever used for a humanitarian mission.