HMH-363

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), known as the "Lucky Red Lions," was originally activated in 1952. The squadron has a distinguished history of supporting Marine Corps operations, including combat service in the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. HMH-363 operates heavy-lift helicopters, most recently the CH-53E Super Stallion, providing assault support, troop transport, and logistical resupply. Over the decades, the squadron has earned numerous awards for its operational excellence and continues to play a vital role in Marine Corps aviation.