HMH 461st MCAS

HMH-461, also known as "Ironhorse," is a United States Marine Corps heavy helicopter squadron based at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, North Carolina. Activated in 1944 during World War II, the unit originally flew transport and cargo missions in the Pacific Theater. Over the decades, HMH-461 has operated various aircraft, most notably the CH-53E Super Stallion and, more recently, the CH-53K King Stallion, providing heavy-lift capabilities for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. The squadron has participated in numerous combat and humanitarian operations worldwide, earning a distinguished record for its service and adaptability.