H&HS28, VMAQ2, H&HS !2th Marines 1973

**H&HS-28, VMAQ-2, H&HS 12th Marines – 1973 Military Unit History** In 1973, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point was home to several notable units, including Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron 28 (H&HS-28) and Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 (VMAQ-2). H&HS-28 provided vital administrative, logistical, and operational support to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, ensuring mission readiness during the post-Vietnam War era. VMAQ-2, renowned for its electronic warfare capabilities, operated the EA-6A Intruder aircraft, conducting electronic countermeasures and electronic intelligence missions to support Fleet Marine Force objectives. Meanwhile, Headquarters & Headquarters Battery, 12th Marines (H&HS 12th Marines), stationed in Okinawa, Japan, played a crucial role in artillery command and control, supporting Marine ground forces throughout the Western Pacific region during a period of strategic realignment in Asia.