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Monthly Archives: June 2011

History of HMM-265

HMM/VMM-265 VETS Posted on June 7, 2011 by WebmasterMay 23, 2019

Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265) was the first CH-46A squadron in the Armed Forces. During it’s proud and heroic history, HMM-265 has taken Marines into battle, resupplied them, evacuated the wounded, rescued beleaguered units at almost impossible odds, provided … Continue reading →

Posted in Squadron History

Phrogs Phorever…

HMM/VMM-265 VETS Posted on June 6, 2011 by WebmasterDecember 16, 2021

Forty-nine years of Phrogs in the fight and still counting..&nbsp. 29 June 1964: The very first CH-46 “Phrogs” were delivered to HMM-265 to begin a glorious and unprecedented term of service with the Fleet. November 2012: HMM-265 conducted its final … Continue reading →

Posted in Old News, Squadron History

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