HMH-465
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 (HMH-465) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopters. The squadron, known as "Warhorse", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).
| Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 | |
|---|---|
HMH-465 Squadron Insignia | |
| Active | 1 December 1981 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Marine Corps Heavy Lift Helicopter Squadron |
| Role | Assault support |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 16 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar |
| Nickname(s) | Warhorse |
| Motto(s) | "Take the Reins" |
| Tail Code | YJ |
| Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom * 2003 invasion of Iraq |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | LtCol Andrew Baxter |
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