Dragons, tail code EP
were the first Marine Corps operational helicopter squadron to accept and employ the "Phrog" CH-46.
1962 - 1970 as HMM-265
1977 - Reactivated
2012 - Transitioned to the Osprey and redesignated VMM-265
1962 - 1970 as HMM-265
1977 - Reactivated
2012 - Transitioned to the Osprey and redesignated VMM-265
News about HMM-265 |
HMM-265 redesignated, awaits Ospreys
07-Sep-12 - OKINAWA, Japan - by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Ranum, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Installations Pacific - Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 held a redesignation ceremony here Sept. 7.HMM 265 Dragons return to Atsugi, one year after Operation Tomodachi
28-Apr-12 - ATSUGI NAVAL AIR FACILITY, Japan by Sgt. Paul Robbins - One year after rendering assistance to Japanese tsunami victims during Operation Tomadachi from a base of operations in Atsugi, the Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (Reinforced) returned for an encore.HMM-265 provides support to boots on ground
15-Feb-12 - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, Japan by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Hoffacker - More than 10 aircraft with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 filled the skies simultaneously as they took off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Feb. 15.HMM-265 Dragons awarded for safety
23-Nov-11 - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan By Cpl. Aaron Hostutler - Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, presented the Marine Corps Achievement in Safety Award to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Nov. 16.HMM-265 support relief efforts, Operation Tomodachi
24-Mar-11 - NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan - Marines assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force provided much-needed support to Marines and sailors, as well as Japanese counterparts in Sendai March 23.More News ... | |
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Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 Operations |
Dates | Operation | |
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2011-mar | 2011-may | Operation Tomodachi - Tohoku Earthquake Relief |