Greetings All, I have just received an email from Gary Kerr, our Treasurer. He has arranged for a 30″ wreath for the dedication of the VN helo crew monument, to be delivered April 18 at 3:30 PM. He also has … Continue reading →
Here is some additional info from an email exchange with Bob Hesselbein, the VHPA coordinator for the monument dedication. Bob recommends that all attendees plan on arriving by 2:30 PM for the event. Arlington National Cemetery has airport-style screening which … Continue reading →
Fellow Marines, Regarding the Vietnam Helicopter Pilot and Crewmember Monument Dedication detailed below, if a Marine who served in HMM-265 wants to participate in the 75 yard Memorial walk carrying a wreath honoring HMM-265, let Gary Kerr, Treasurer, or myself … Continue reading →
A Director-at-Large vacancy opened up when Andy deHaan became Reunion Coordinator Emeritus and thus went from Director-at-Large to Director ex officio in 2017. If you would like to volunteer please contact John Long at ‘Admin|Contact Us|President’. We really need someone … Continue reading →
This is a request for assistance on behalf of John Moth, former corporal and crew chief with HMM-265 Feb-Nov 1968. John was awarded 11 Air Medals under the strike-flight award system for his service with the Squadron Feb-Mar 1968 and … Continue reading →
The following is a letter to the editor from the June 2015 Popasmoke. If anyone has a photo of MSgt Strouse you could help this guy out. Subj: Master Sgt. Howard Strouse, KIA 10/6/66 I found your extensive site while … Continue reading →
Forty-nine Years of Phrogs in the fight and still counting . . . 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 … Continue reading →