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

• H&HS-28 (Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron 28): • H&HS-28 was part of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and provided administrative, logistical, and operational support to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. • In 1973, H&HS-28 played a critical role in supporting the transition of aviation units as the Marine Corps adjusted post-Vietnam operations. • Personnel with H&HS-28 were involved in supporting humanitarian and disaster relief efforts along the U.S. East Coast during the 1970s. • H&HS-28 managed facilities and support for squadrons that would later participate in Operation Desert Storm and other major operations. • VMAQ-2 (Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2): • VMAQ-2 was established in 1952 as VMC-2 and was redesignated in 1975; in 1973, it was known for operating the EA-6A Intruder, an early electronic warfare aircraft. • During the Vietnam War, VMAQ-2 provided electronic countermeasures and electronic intelligence, a role that continued in 1973 as the squadron refined its tactics and technology. • VMAQ-2 was a pioneer in Marine Corps electronic warfare, training extensively in jamming and electronic surveillance during the Cold War era. • In the early 1970s, VMAQ-2 participated in numerous joint exercises with Navy and Air Force units, developing interoperability in electronic warfare missions. • H&HS, 12th Marines (Headquarters & Headquarters Service Battery, 12th Marine Regiment): • The 12th Marine Regiment is the artillery regiment of the 3rd Marine Division, with H&HS providing command, control, and support functions. • In 1973, following the Vietnam War drawdown, H&HS, 12th Marines, was based in Okinawa, Japan, as part of the U.S. forward-deployed forces in the Pacific. • H&HS, 12th Marines, maintained combat readiness through frequent training exercises and was pivotal in quick reaction deployments throughout Asia. • During the early 1970s, the unit played a significant role in supporting U.S. commitments to regional allies in the Pacific, including joint exercises with Japanese Self Defense Forces. • General 1973 Military Context: • 1973 marked a transitional year for Marine Corps units worldwide, as the U.S. military shifted from active combat operations in Vietnam to a focus on readiness and rapid deployment. • All these units adapted to new technologies, tactics, and the evolving geopolitical landscape, setting the stage for their roles in later conflicts and operations.