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Category Archives: Squadron History

LtCol Leland C. Ritter, USMC (Ret), first HMM-265 CO

Posted on February 28, 2022 by WebmasterJune 28, 2022

Lieutenant Colonel Leland C. Ritter was the first Commanding Officer of HMM-265 when the squadron was formed at MCAS New River in 1962. He celebrated his 100th birthday on January 20, 2022. Here is a link to some remembrances of … Continue reading →

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Pics from LtCol Ritter years

Posted on February 14, 2022 by WebmasterFebruary 15, 2022

Here are a few pictures from LtCol Ritters time as HMM-265’s first CO, courtesy of Scotty McGregor. Soupy Campbell says that it is LtCol Ritter’s picture on the Thundermug seat.

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HMM-265 Officer Photo-Early 1965

Posted on February 10, 2022 by WebmasterFebruary 10, 2022

This photo of HMM-265 squadron officers was taken in early 1965 (best guess) on the flight line at New River. Let’s try to figure out who these guys are. There are four rows: one row of three heavies in front … Continue reading →

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Discussion of early days at New River under LtCol Ritter (must be logged in)

Posted on January 28, 2022 by WebmasterFebruary 21, 2022
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Early days: New River under Lt.Col. Ritter

Posted on January 21, 2022 by WebmasterMarch 1, 2022

Received the following from Kay Ritter Grasso. Her father, Lt.Col. Leland C. Ritter, was the squadron’s first CO, 1962 to 1964. On 1/21/2022 at 2:06 PM Kay Grasso wrote: “If you recall, Lee was the first CO of HMM-265.  He … Continue reading →

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History of Individual CH-46s

Posted on February 12, 2019 by WebmasterDecember 16, 2021

If you have ever wondered what happened to your old aircraft, then here is a link https://www.helis.com/ that should tell you. It has information about every CH-46A ever made, as well as a drop-down list of all of the other … Continue reading →

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HMM-265 COs

Posted on August 18, 2014 by WebmasterJanuary 9, 2017

Commanding Officers of HMM-265 from initial stand-up (1962) to the present.  Commanding Officer  From  To  Comments  1  LtCol Leland C. Ritter  1962  1964  Approximate dates. UH-34Ds  2  LtCol Edward Stanton  1964  1965  Approximate dates. Squadron received first CH-46As 29 Jun … Continue reading →

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History of HMM-265

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 →

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Phrogs Phorever . . .

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 →

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