A CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), waits for its crew to arrive for a routine mission on which the aircraft will reach its 10,000th flight hour.... More
Cpl. Chan Lathung, a native of Oakland, Calif., and
Cpl. Chan Lathung, a native of Oakland, Calif., and a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), scans the surrounding area for insurgent activity during a general... More
Capt. Jesse Karr is a CH-53D Sea Stallion pilot with
Capt. Jesse Karr is a CH-53D Sea Stallion pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, currently deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Karr, a native of Menifee, Calif., said he joined the military to ... More
Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362,
Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), perform routine maintenance on a CH-53D Sea Stallion which will reach its 10,000th flight hour on its next mission. This ai... More
Sgt. Logan Thompson, prepares a .50-caliber machine
Sgt. Logan Thompson, prepares a .50-caliber machine gun to be mounted on a CH-53D Sea Stallion at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 22. Thompson is an aerial observer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, w... More
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 fly over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012. Known as the "Ugly Angels," the squadron will be deactivated later this year after more than ... More
Navy Lt. Sarah Ballard stands aside a CH-53D Sea Stallion
Navy Lt. Sarah Ballard stands aside a CH-53D Sea Stallion with the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 "Ugly Angels," 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Jan. 17. Ballard, the squ... More
Cpl. Ethan Stoeckel is a CH-53D Sea Stallion mechanic
Cpl. Ethan Stoeckel is a CH-53D Sea Stallion mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363. Stoeckel, a native of Greenwood, Del., said he joined the military to do his part as an American.
Lt. Cmdr. Phil Clark, chaplain, Marine Aircraft Group
Lt. Cmdr. Phil Clark, chaplain, Marine Aircraft Group 24, bows his head in front of the battlefield cross honoring fallen Marine Cpl. Joseph D. Logan, 22, of Willis, Texas. Clark presided over the memorial cere... More
A crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
A crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 sits on the machine gun of a CH-53D as it flies over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012. The squadron, known as the "Ugly Angels," will be deactiv... More
A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 prepares to fly over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012. After 60 years of service, the squadron, known as the "Ugly Angels," will be dea... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Chan Lathung, mounts a GAU-21/A
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Chan Lathung, mounts a GAU-21/A heavy machine gun aboard a CH-53D Sea Stallion of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 362 over Musa Qal'ah district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July... More
A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 prepares to fly over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012. After 60 years of service, the squadron, known as the "Ugly Angels," will be dea... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Meredithambrose, a crew chief
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Meredithambrose, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, gives a "thumbs up" to signal for takeoff on a CH-53D Super Stallion helicopter during a heliborne extraction fli... More
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 fly in formation over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9. Known as the ‘Ugly Angels,’ the squadron will be deactivated later this year after mor... More
Cpl. Emilio Cerdarico is a CH-53D Sea Stallion mechanic
Cpl. Emilio Cerdarico is a CH-53D Sea Stallion mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363. Cerdarico, a native of San Antonio, Texas, said he joined the military to serve his country and travel the world.
Lance Cpl. Vincent Maxwell is a CH-53D Sea Stallion
Lance Cpl. Vincent Maxwell is a CH-53D Sea Stallion avionics electrician with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363. Maxwell, a native of Levittown, Pa., said he joined the military to experience a different way... More
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 launch flares over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012. Known as the "Ugly Angels," the squadron will be deactivated later this year after ... More
The CH-53D, one of the oldest aircraft in the Marine
The CH-53D, one of the oldest aircraft in the Marine Corps, recently added a new trick to its arsenal in support of operations in Afghanistan, Aug. 17. The aircraft, from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, c... More
Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 render
Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 render a salute during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, May 10, 2012. The commanding officer of HMH-363, L... More
U.S. Marines Staff Sgt. Richard Simo briefs Marines
U.S. Marines Staff Sgt. Richard Simo briefs Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit before the Helicopter Support Team attaches a Humvee to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter ... More
Brig. Gen. Andrew W. O'Donnell Jr., the 3rd Marine
Brig. Gen. Andrew W. O'Donnell Jr., the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general, shakes hands with Cpl. Oscar Melgar, an aerial observer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd MAW (Fwd), a... More
A crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
A crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 sits on the machine gun of a CH-53D as it flies over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012. The squadron, known as the "Ugly Angels," will be deactiv... More
Maj. Jonathan Morel leads the Marine Heavy Helicopter
Maj. Jonathan Morel leads the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 colors forward during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, May 10, 2012. The commanding off... More
Marines and Afghan National Army soldiers attached
Marines and Afghan National Army soldiers attached to Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment wait to be transported on board a CH-53D Sea Stallion as part of Operation Gold Dust II in southern Afghanista... More
Cpl. Michael Stine is a CH-53D Sea Stallion avionics
Cpl. Michael Stine is a CH-53D Sea Stallion avionics electrician with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363. Stine, a native of Toronto, Ohio, said he joined the military to better himself and perform his duties... More
Sgt. Maj. Timothy Tacett and Lt. Col. Thomas Pecina,
Sgt. Maj. Timothy Tacett and Lt. Col. Thomas Pecina, the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 sergeant major and commanding officer, prepare to unveil the squadron's colors at a transfer of authority ceremony h... More
Corporal Kyle M. Taylor, crew chief HMH-362, 3rd Marine
Corporal Kyle M. Taylor, crew chief HMH-362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), scans for enemy activity while manning a .50 caliber machine gun during the final flight for the CH-53D Sea Stallion, Aug. 16.
Gunnery Sgt. Shane Miller mans the gun on a CH-53D
Gunnery Sgt. Shane Miller mans the gun on a CH-53D Super Stallion during Operation Walkman's Fury, a tactical resupply mission designed to aid the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment with their operat... More
A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 prepares to fly over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012. After 60 years of service, the squadron, known as the "Ugly Angels," will be dea... More
A CH-53D from HMH-363 participating in a grain lift operation from Bar...
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Chief Petty Officer Francis Andaya, hospital corpsman,
Chief Petty Officer Francis Andaya, hospital corpsman, Marine Air Group 24, holds the identification tag of one of six fallen Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 during a memorial held March 30, a... More
A CH-53D Sea Stallion, belonging to Heavy Marine Helicopter
A CH-53D Sea Stallion, belonging to Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 463, waits to be deployed in support of operations in southern Afghanistan, at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 22.
Lance Cpl. Victoria Miller is a CH-53D Sea Stallion
Lance Cpl. Victoria Miller is a CH-53D Sea Stallion mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, currently deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Miller, a native of Grand Rapids, Mich., said she joi... More
Base-wide cleanliness - A man bending over to pick up a trash bag
Sgt. Jason Yoon, a rifleman with 4th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, does his part supporting Malama Ka’Aiana/base pride week Nov. 4 near the flight line. The recon Marines ... More
Navy Lt. Sarah Ballard readies a prescription for one
Navy Lt. Sarah Ballard readies a prescription for one of her Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 352, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), at the Flightline Aid Station aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan... More
First Lt. Angelica Valdez is an air intelligence officer
First Lt. Angelica Valdez is an air intelligence officer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, currently deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Valdez, a native of Tucson, Ariz., said she joined the mi... More
A CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), waits for its crew to arrive for a routine mission on which the aircraft will reach its 10,000th flight hour.... More
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 fly in formation over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9. The squadron was created in 1952 and holds the distinction of being the first Marine h... More
U.S. troops and civilians begin to load in to a CH-53D
U.S. troops and civilians begin to load in to a CH-53D Super Stallion helicopter during a heliborne flight extraction operations, at Forward Operating Base Dwyer, Afghanistan, March 4. HMH-362 conducts heliborn... More
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 fly over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012. Known as the "Ugly Angels," the squadron will be deactivated later this year after more than ... More
A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft
A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard during the Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2010. RIMPAC is a biennial... More
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 fly in formation over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9. After 60 years of service, the squadron, known as the ‘Ugly Angels,’ will be deactivat... More
Lance Cpl. Kevin Murphy, a crew chief with Marine Heavy
Lance Cpl. Kevin Murphy, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), looks for potential threats as Afghan National Army and coalition forces board a CH-53D Sea S... More
A U.S. Marine CH-53D Super Stallion Helicopter with
A U.S. Marine CH-53D Super Stallion Helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 flies in route to Forward Operating Base Dwyer from Camp Bastion during heliborne flight extraction operations near the H... More
A crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
A crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 sits at the machine gun of a CH-53D Sea Stallion as it flies over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012. The squadron, known as the "Ugly Angels," wi... More
Sgt. Marcus Galvan, a crew chief with Marine Heavy
Sgt. Marcus Galvan, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), helps passengers secure their safety belts before take off during a general support mission. HMH-3... More
Corporal Kevin A. Murphy, crew chief HMH-362, 3rd Marine
Corporal Kevin A. Murphy, crew chief HMH-362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), scans for enemy activity from the gunner’s hatch during the final flight for the CH-53D Sea Stallion, Aug. 16.
U.S. Navy sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Navy sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare an MV-22 Osprey aircraft for in-route medical care aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), off the East Coast, during the Amphibious Ready Group (A... More
Cpl. Jesse Stites, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter
Cpl. Jesse Stites, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, monitors an external load through the "hell hole" of his CH-53D Sea Stallion while conducting a resupply mission in support of Operatio... More
Cpl. Luis Hernandez is a CH-53D Sea Stallion aviation
Cpl. Luis Hernandez is a CH-53D Sea Stallion aviation supply clerk with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363. Hernandez, a native of San Francisco, said he joined the military to continue his family's tradition... More
A crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
A crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 sits at the machine gun of a CH-53D while Cpl. Marcus Kuiper, combat videographer, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, photographs him as the helicopter flies over H... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Myers is an aviation operations
Staff Sgt. Christopher Myers is an aviation operations specialist with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, currently deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Myers, a native of Dallas, said he joined the mi... More
Brig. Gen. Andrew W. O'Donnell Jr., the 3rd Marine
Brig. Gen. Andrew W. O'Donnell Jr., the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general, awards five Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd MAW (Fwd), their combat aircrew wings at the fli... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 rush to prepare a CH-53D Super Stallion Helicopter for heliborne flight extraction operations at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 4. HMH-362 conducts helib... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mark Caponette, a crew chief
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mark Caponette, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, prepares a .50 mm caliber machine gun aboard a CH-53D Super Stallion helicopter belonging to Marine Heavy Helicopte... More
Sgt. Logan Thompson, prepares a .50-caliber machine
Sgt. Logan Thompson, prepares a .50-caliber machine gun to be mounted on a CH-53D Sea Stallion at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 22. Thompson is an aerial observer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, w... More
A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 prepares to fly over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012. After 60 years of service, the squadron, known as the "Ugly Angels," will be dea... More
Marines refuel a CH-53D Super Stallion Helicopter of
Marines refuel a CH-53D Super Stallion Helicopter of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 (HMH-362), during a heliborne extraction flight operation, Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, March 4. HMH-362 conducts heliborne ... More
U.S. troops and civilians watch as a CH-53D Super Stallion
U.S. troops and civilians watch as a CH-53D Super Stallion helicopter refuels during heliborne flight extraction operations, at Forward Operating Base Dwyer, Afghanistan, March 4. HMH-362 conducts heliborne fli... More
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 fly over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012. Known as the "Ugly Angels," the squadron will be deactivated later this year after more than ... More
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 fly over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012. Known as the "Ugly Angels," the squadron will be deactivated later this year after more than ... More
Staff Sgt. Cody M. Maynard stands displaying his bronze
Staff Sgt. Cody M. Maynard stands displaying his bronze star medal with combat distinguishing device after his awards ceremony Nov. 30 at the 3rd Marine Regiment, Combat Assault Company headquarters building on... More
Navy Lt. Sarah Ballard readies a prescription for one
Navy Lt. Sarah Ballard readies a prescription for one of her Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 352, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), at the Flightline Aid Station aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan... More
A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 prepares to fly over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012. After 60 years of service, the squadron, known as the "Ugly Angels," will be dea... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Meredithambrose, a crew chief
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Meredithambrose, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, looks out of a CH-53D Super Stallion helicopter in search of suspicious activity on the ground during a heliborne... More
Capt. Eric Walraven is a CH-53D Sea Stallion pilot
Capt. Eric Walraven is a CH-53D Sea Stallion pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, currently deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Walraven, a native of Midland, Texas, said he joined the milita... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit carefully attach a Humvee to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter for a Helicopter Support Team mission at Marine Air Ground Task Fo... More
Cpl. Johnathon Hardy is a CH-53D Sea Stallion mechanic
Cpl. Johnathon Hardy is a CH-53D Sea Stallion mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363. Hardy, a native of Ganado, Ariz. said he joined the military to fight for his country.
Sgt. Justin Coats, the platoon sergeant for Company
Sgt. Justin Coats, the platoon sergeant for Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, speaks with Maj. Dennis Sampson during Operation Gold Dust II, a troop insert mission in southern Afghanistan, March 22... More
An aerial image of the Helmand River is seen from a
An aerial image of the Helmand River is seen from a CH-53D Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, during a heliborne extraction flight operation near the Helmand River valley in He... More
Completing 60 years of service, Marine Heavy Helicopter
Completing 60 years of service, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, known as the ‘Ugly Angels,’ completed a memorial flight over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9. The squadron was created in 1952 and hol... More
CH-53D A Sea Stallion helicopter is on the flight deck
CH-53D A Sea Stallion helicopter is on the flight deck as another prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard during Rim of the Pacific 2010 exercises. The aircraft are assigned to ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Ricardo Gomez, a combat camera production
U.S. Marine Sgt. Ricardo Gomez, a combat camera production specialist with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), adjusts straps to his helmet prior to heliborne flight extraction operations at Camp Bastion, Afgha... More
Capt. Peter Sherick is a CH-53D Sea Stallion pilot
Capt. Peter Sherick is a CH-53D Sea Stallion pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, currently deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Sherick, a native of Tarentum, Pa., said he joined the military... More
Afghan National Army and coalition forces exit a CH-53D
Afghan National Army and coalition forces exit a CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), during Operation Stargey here Oct. 17. HMH-362 transported ANA... More
A crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
A crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 sits at the machine gun of a CH-53D Sea Stallion as it flies over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012. The squadron, known as the "Ugly Angels," wi... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Josuha Meredithambrose, a crew chief
U.S. Marine Sgt. Josuha Meredithambrose, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, conducts a pre-flight inspection of a CH-53D Super Stallion helicopter during a heliborne extraction flight opera... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Meredithambrose a crew chief
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Meredithambrose a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, surveys from the rear of a CH-53D Super Stallion Helicopter in search for suspicious activity on the ground during... More
A crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
A crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 sits at the machine gun of a CH-53D Sea Stallion as it flies over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012. The squadron, known as the "Ugly Angels," wi... More
Sgt. Marcus Galvan, a crew chief with Marine Heavy
Sgt. Marcus Galvan, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), pushes a cargo box to the front of a CH-53D during a general support mission. HMH-362 transports c... More
Marines and sailors of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
Marines and sailors of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 stand in formation during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, May 10, 2012. The commanding office... More
A CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 sits on the flight line at sunrise Aug. 6. A clear sky like this is a rarity for the only Delta squadron in Afghanistan; the unit's pilots often ... More
A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), flies en route to pick up Afghan National Army and coalition forces after Operation Stargey Oct. 17. The miss... More
Gunnery Sgt. Shane Miller (left) and Sgt. Benjamin
Gunnery Sgt. Shane Miller (left) and Sgt. Benjamin R. Schlicht (right) man the guns on a CH-53D Super Stallion during Operation Walkman's Fury, a tactical resupply mission designed to aid Marines of 2nd Battali... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Jennifer Proudfoot, a pilot with
U.S. Marine Capt. Jennifer Proudfoot, a pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, prepares to land a CH-53D Super Stallion helicopter during a heliborne extraction flight operation, at Camp Dwyer, Afghan... More
Cpl. Tyler Miller is a CH-53D Sea Stallion ordnance
Cpl. Tyler Miller is a CH-53D Sea Stallion ordnance technician with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363. Miller, a native of Trenton, Ohio, said he joined the military to fulfill his childhood interest of adve... More
CH-53D crewmen earn combat aircrew wings
The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general stands with the senior leadership of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd MAW (Fwd), and the five Marines who received their combat aircrew wings a... More
A CH-53D Sea Stallion with the Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53D Sea Stallion with the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772, Marine Aircraft Group 49, a United States Marine Corps Reserve aviation unit based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., performs traini... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brendan Hennelly, a crew chief
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brendan Hennelly, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, ensures panels above the cockpit of a CH-53D Super Stallion helicopter are secured prior to heliborne flight extr... More
A crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
A crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 works with pilots to perform preflight checks on this CH-53D Sea Stallion before an early morning launch, July 27, to resupply ground Marines in Operation ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Meredithambrose, a crew chief,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Meredithambrose, a crew chief, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, suveys from a CH-53D Super Stallion Helicopter in search for suspicious activity on the ground during a heliborne ext... More
The battle colors of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
The battle colors of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 fly for the first time after the unit was officially activated as an MV-22B Osprey squadron during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Ma... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mark A. Caponette with Marine
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mark A. Caponette with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 watches as a CH-53D Super Stallion Helicopter is refueled at Forward Operating Base Dwyer, Afghanistan, March 4. HMH-362 conduc... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Robert Ostrowski, right, a crew
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Robert Ostrowski, right, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, conducts a pre-flight inspection during the refueling of a CH-53D Super Stallion helicopter with HMH-362, ... More
Cpl. Daniel Severino is a CH-53D Sea Stallion crew
Cpl. Daniel Severino is a CH-53D Sea Stallion crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, currently deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Severino, a native of Paltka, Fla., said that 9/11 playe... More
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
CH-53D Sea Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 fly over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012. Known as the "Ugly Angels," the squadron will be deactivated later this year after more than ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit lands to prepare for a Helicopter Support Team mission for training at Mar... More
Cpl. Chan Lathung, a native of Oakland, Calif., and
Cpl. Chan Lathung, a native of Oakland, Calif., and a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), scans the surrounding area for insurgent activity during a general... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Robert R. Carrasco, a combat
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Robert R. Carrasco, a combat photographer with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), captures aerial imagery while aboard a CH-53D Super Stallion helicopter during a heliborne extraction fl... More