HMH-465

• Squadron Nickname: HMH-465 is famously known as the "Warhorses," a name reflecting the unit’s strength and reliability. • Establishment: HMH-465 was activated on December 1, 1981, at Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, California. • Aircraft Operated: The squadron operates the CH-53E Super Stallion, the largest and heaviest helicopter in the United States military inventory. • First West Coast CH-53E Squadron: HMH-465 holds the distinction of being the first CH-53E squadron on the West Coast. • Gulf War Service: During Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm (1990-1991), the Warhorses were deployed to the Middle East, providing heavy lift support. • Humanitarian Missions: HMH-465 has participated in numerous humanitarian missions, including disaster relief operations in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan (2013). • Global Deployments: The Warhorses have deployed worldwide, including missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and across the Pacific. • Unit Awards: HMH-465 has received several unit commendations and awards, including the Navy Unit Commendation and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. • Notable Operations: The squadron supported Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Inherent Resolve, showcasing versatile heavy-lift capabilities. • Current Base: HMH-465 is currently based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, continuing to serve as a key heavy helicopter asset for the US Marine Corps.