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RMW89P6F–Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Colyn, an aviation boatswain's mate (handler), directs a CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 to land aboard the USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Rim of the Pacific is an international exercise that enhances the joint cooperation and proficiency of maritime and air forces of Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan, Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.
RM2GH1R8H–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Viet Tran, pilot, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, reviews the flight operation itinerary, Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2012. HMH-363 conducted flight operations in support of troops throughout the Helmand province.
RMRKNM4K–U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) load a CH-53E Super Stallion onto a ship aboard Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Feb. 6, 2019. The aircraft are being loaded onto a ship to be transported for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ricky Gomez)
RMHF0MFE–U.S. Marines Cpl. Zachary Hughes (left) and Lance Cpl. Madison DeLoach, crew chiefs, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), remove a. 50-caliber aircraft machine gun to load gear onto a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter, Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2012. HMH-363 conducted flight operations in support of troops throughout the Helmand Province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert R. Carrasco/Released). Marine heavy lift helicopters in action over Afghanistan 120105-M-CL319-108
RMRKNKR1–U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) stage CH-53E Super Stallions on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Feb. 6, 2019. HMH-363 staged their aircraft prior to loading aircraft onto a ship for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ricky Gomez)
RMHF47T6–DROP ZONE JAKE, Afghanistan - A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), drops a bundle of water cases June 29 as Marines test a new way of getting emergency supplies to the battlefield using a Single Cross Parachute which is part of a low-cost, low-altitude delivery system. HMH-363 completed more than 4,000 sorties and logged more than 3,000 flight hours during their seven month deployment. Now the Marines are preparing to redeploy to their families at Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. E28098Red LionsE28099 Complete Missio
RM2B14NRX–A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, provides on- scene awareness for a downed civilian helicopter that made an emergency landing on a sandbar in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Oct. 22, 2018. The Marine Corps helicopters were in the area conducting routine operations when notified by the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Air Traffic Control Tower that a civilian aircraft had fallen off of their radar. Marine Corps Base Hawaii also launched watercraft to assist with the rescue if needed. U.S. Marines in Hawaii stand ready to respond
RMHF0T7H–Lt. Col. Timothy Miller and Sgt. Maj. Mitchell Green, the commanding officer and sergeant major of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, uncase their unit's battle colors for the first time to officially activate the unit during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, May 10, 2012. Miller assumed command from Lt. Col. Mark Revor, who moments before cased the battle colors of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 for the final time.The ceremony marked the squadron's transition to an MV-22B Osprey squadron. With the re-designation comes a transfer
RMPY21RG–A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, prepares to conduct Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear Environment (CBRNE) helicopter support team training, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Oct. 22, 2018. The flight was conducted to produce readiness within the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brendan Custer)
RMR583KR–A Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter delivers a load of grain to a field outside the village of Maleel during the multinational relief effort OPERATION RESTORE HOPE. The grain, donated by Australia, is being flown in instead of driven because it is suspected that the roads lading to the village have been mined.
RM2BRPDH7–U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, operate a CH-53E during an integrated training mission, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 19, 2020. Utilizing three separate flying platforms, MAG-24 successfully launched seven CH-53E Super Stallions, seven MV-22B Ospreys, and two UH-1Y Venoms while hitting critical training objectives to produce maximum readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Wilson)
RMR58TK1–1993 - In the foreground Somali men carry large bags of wheat and put them in neat stacks. In the background a US Marine CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter faces the camera and hovers about fifty feet off the ground. A large cloud of red dust is kicked up by the helicopter rotor wash. The 'Red Lions' of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 of Tustin, California fly the helicopters. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope.
RME1E72Y–U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. William Perez, Avionics Officer, Combat Logistics Battalion-3, greets his wife and, for t
RMRTB2MJ–U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) stage CH-53E Super Stallions on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Feb. 6, 2019. HMH-363 staged their aircraft prior to loading aircraft onto a ship for their upcoming deployment.
RME0KD1R–Sgt. Robert Hernandez, a black belt Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor with the School of Infantry West — Detachmen
RM2GH1RA9–U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Miller, crew chief, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), secures equipment after use, Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5. Marines of HMH-363 secure the equipment to ensure accountability and the safeguard of gear.
RMHF0T7F–Marines and sailors of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 stand in formation during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, May 10, 2012. The commanding officer of HMH-363, Lt. Col. Mark Revor, flew his squadron's battle colors before casing them for the final time. Lt. Col. Timothy Miller assumed command of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, and uncased a new set of battle colors to officially signify the transition to an MV-22B Osprey squadron. With the re-designation comes a transfer of the VMM-363 'Lucky Red Lions' headquarters from Mar
RMR58TKY–1993 - Shot over the shoulders of some Somalis watching a US Marine CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter deliver a sling load of wheat to a field near the village of Maleel, Somalia. The delivery of the donated Australian wheat was a cooperative effort between the US Marines, who provided the helicopter, and the Australian Army, which provided the security. Some Australian Forces personnel are seen with Somali locals near the drop zone. The 'Red Lions' of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 of Tustin, California fly the helicopters.
RM2BFWNM6–A Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter delivers a load of grain to a field outside the village of Maleel during the multinational relief effort OPERATION RESTORE HOPE. The grain, donated by Australia, is being flown in instead of driven because it is suspected that the roads lading to the village have been mined.
RMRTC69Y–U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) load a CH-53E Super Stallion onto a ship aboard Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Feb. 6, 2019. The aircraft are being loaded onto a ship to be transported for their upcoming deployment.
RM2GH1RA6–U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Miller, crew chief, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), secures equipment after use, Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5. Marines of HMH-363 secure the equipment to ensure accountability and the safeguard of gear.
RMHF0T82–The Color Guard passes as Lt. Col. Timothy Miller, incoming commanding officer, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, and Lt. Col. Mark Revor, outgoing commanding officer, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, render salutes during the Pass in Review portion of the redesignation and change of command ceremony between Hangars 101 and 102, May 10. The Lucky Red Lions were redesignated from HMH-363 to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, and moved to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, in California. Lt. Col. Mark Revor, outgoing commanding officer, HMH-363, turned command over to Lt. Col. Timothy
RMHF0K8J–Cpl. Caleb Thyfault is a CH-53D Sea Stallion mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363. Thyfault, a native of Thornton, Colo., said he joined the military to see what he could do to make a positive difference for his family and country. HMH-363 Marines 111003-M-UB212-017
RMR58TY1–1993 - Men from the village of Maleel Somalia stack bags of wheat delivered by Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) during the multinational relief effort Operation Restore Hope.
RMRTB2MG–U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 (HMLA-367) stage their aircraft on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Feb. 6, 2019. HMLA-367 staged their aircraft prior to loading aircraft onto a ship for their upcoming deployment.
RM2GH1RA4–U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Miller (foreground), crew chief, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), secures equipment after use, Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5. Marines of HMH-363 secure the equipment to ensure accountability and the safeguard of gear.
RMHF0K8K–Cpl. Emilio Cerdarico is a CH-53D Sea Stallion mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363. Cerdarico, a native of San Antonio, Texas, said he joined the military to serve his country and travel the world. HMH-363 Marines 111003-M-UB212-007
RMR583DE–1993 - Villagers watch as a Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter lifts off after delivering a load of grain during the multinational relief effort OPERATION RESTORE HOPE.
RMR1MA0P–A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, provides on scene awareness for a downed civilian helicopter that made an emergency landing on the sandbar in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Oct. 22, 2018. The helicopters were in the area conducting routine operations when notified by the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Air Traffic Control Tower that a civilian aircraft had fallen off of their radar. Marine Corps Base Hawaii also launched watercraft to assist with the rescue if needed. U.S. Marines in Hawaii stand ready to respond during any time of crisis; fr
RM2GH1R9Y–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin Hayles, pilot, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), reviews the flight operation itinerary, Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5. HMH-363 conducted flight operations in support of troops throughout the Helmand province.
RMHF0K8N–Lance Cpl. Robert Ransome is a nuclear, biological and chemical specialist with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, currently deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Ransome, a native of Philadelphia, said he joined the military to fulfill his childhood dream. HMH-363 Marines 111003-M-UB212-022
RMHF48G6–CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan - A CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 sits on the flight line at sunrise here August 6. A clear sky like this is a rarity for the only Delta squadron in Afghanistan; the unit's pilots often fly with lower fields of visibility due to the dust here. Sea Stallion at Sunrise DVIDS307052
RMHF48BB–CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan - Cpl. Jesse Stites, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, makes sure he has everything he needs before he and his crew lift off in this CH-53D Sea Stallion to support Operation Wada Kawool, July 27. HMH-363 used three helicopters to move 10,000 pounds of food and water to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. HMH-363 Delivers Food, Water to Entrenched Marines in Support of Wada Kawool DVIDS306168
RMR59Y8E–1993 - Men from the village of Maleel stack bags of wheat as a Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter prepaers to drop another load during the multinational relief effort OPERATION RESTORE HOPE.
RMHEX6WF–Capt. Daniel B. Bartle, a native of Ferndale, Wash., died when a CH-53-D Sea Stallion crashed conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 19. While the crash is currently under investigation, NATO officials said there were no signs of enemy activity in the area at the time of the incident. Bartle was a pilot assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, deployed from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Marines in Afghanistan honor brethren killed in helicopter crash 120119-M-AB123-001
RMR1MA0K–A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, provides on scene awareness for a downed civilian helicopter that made an emergency landing on the sandbar in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Oct. 22, 2018. The helicopters were in the area conducting routine operations when notified by the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Air Traffic Control Tower that a civilian aircraft had fallen off of their radar. Marine Corps Base Hawaii also launched watercraft to assist with the rescue if needed. U.S. Marines in Hawaii stand ready to respond during any time of crisis; fr
RM2GH1R9W–U.S. Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), unload supplies from a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter, Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5. HMH-363 conducted flight operations in support of troops throughout the Helmand province.
RMR583MT–1993 - Men from the village of Maleel stack bags of wheat as a Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter prepaers to drop another load during the multinational relief effort OPERATION RESTORE HOPE.
RMHEX72X–Capt. Nathan R. McHone, a native of Crystal Lake, Ill., died when a CH-53-D Sea Stallion crashed conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 19. While the crash is currently under investigation, NATO officials said there were no signs of enemy activity in the area at the time of the incident. McHone was a pilot assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, deployed from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Marines in Afghanistan honor brethren killed in helicopter crash 120125-M-AB123-003
RM2CG9BXT–1993 - In the foreground Somali men carry large bags of wheat and put them in neat stacks. In the background a US Marine CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter faces the camera and hovers about fifty feet off the ground. A large cloud of red dust is kicked up by the helicopter rotor wash. The 'Red Lions' of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 of Tustin, California fly the helicopters. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope.
RMHF48BC–A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 lands at Camp Dwyer to pick up food and water, packed for movement as external loads, in the early hours of, July 27. HMH-363 used three helicopters to move supplies to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. 2/6 is establishing a new forward operating base in the area to deny the enemy freedom of movement in the southwest sector of Marjah. HMH-363 Delivers Food, Water to Entrenched Marines DVIDS306178
RMR1MA0M–A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, provides on scene awareness for a downed civilian helicopter that made an emergency landing on the sandbar in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Oct. 22, 2018. The helicopters were in the area conducting routine operations when notified by the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Air Traffic Control Tower that a civilian aircraft had fallen off of their radar. Marine Corps Base Hawaii also launched watercraft to assist with the rescue if needed. U.S. Marines in Hawaii stand ready to respond during any time of crisis; fr
RMHF0MRC–Cpl. Joseph D. Logan, a native of Willis, Texas, died when a CH-53-D Sea Stallion crashed conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 19. While the crash is currently under investigation, NATO officials said there were no signs of enemy activity in the area at the time of the incident. Riddick was a flight equipment technician assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, deployed from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Marines in Afghanistan honor brethren killed in helicopter crash 120119-M-AB123-002
RM2GH1R9N–U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Miller, crew chief, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), secures gear for transport, Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5. HMH-363 conducted flight operations in support of troops throughout the Helmand province.
RMHFE1TC–040706-N-4304S-242 Pacific Ocean (July 6, 2004) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) 3rd Class Chris Colyn directs a CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) as it lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Tarawa is one of many U.S. ships participating in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPA
RMHF0HRE–040717-N-6932B-203 Two CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 approach a landing zone for the insertion of a Marine rescue force during Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel training in support of Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2004 at Kahuku Training Area on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, on July 17, 2004. The recovery training is part of Rim of the Pacific, which is an international exercise that enhances the joint cooperation and proficiency of maritime and air forces of Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan, Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the
RMHF47T7–A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 flies away as a test bundle gradually floats safely to the ground. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) and 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) are pushing bundles of water out of the Osprey, CH-53D Sea Stallion and CH-53E Super Stallion using Low Cost Low Altitude Parachutes to float them to the ground safely and a honecombed cardboard cushion for a soft landing. If this proves effective, the Marines hope to be performing emergency resupplies of things like water and ammunition to troops when landing to deliver the c
RMHFE2GM–040720-N-6932B-349 Schofield Barracks, Hawaii (July 20, 2004) -- Marines, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, approach a landing zone for extraction as a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter, attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), prepares to land. The Marines are participating in a Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training evolution in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australi
RM2CG9C29–1993 - Shot over the shoulders of some Somalis watching a US Marine CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter deliver a sling load of wheat to a field near the village of Maleel, Somalia. The delivery of the donated Australian wheat was a cooperative effort between the US Marines, who provided the helicopter, and the Australian Army, which provided the security. Some Australian Forces personnel are seen with Somali locals near the drop zone. The 'Red Lions' of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 of Tustin, California fly the helicopters.
RM2BFWMB4–1993 - Men from the village of Maleel Somalia stack bags of wheat delivered by Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) during the multinational relief effort Operation Restore Hope.
RMR1MA0N–A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, provides on scene awareness for a downed civilian helicopter that made an emergency landing on the sandbar in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Oct. 22, 2018. The helicopters were in the area conducting routine operations when notified by the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Air Traffic Control Tower that a civilian aircraft had fallen off of their radar. Marine Corps Base Hawaii also launched watercraft to assist with the rescue if needed. U.S. Marines in Hawaii stand ready to respond during any time of crisis; fr
RM2GH1R88–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Madison DeLoach (right), aids Cpl. Zachary Hughes secure a plate carrier, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2011. HMH-363 conducted flight operations in support of troops throughout the Helmand province.
RMHFE2GP–040720-N-6932B-369 Schofield Barracks, Hawaii (July 20, 2004) -- Marines, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, approach a landing zone for extraction as a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter, attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), awaits them. The Marines are participating in a Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training evolution in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Ca
RM2BFWNF4–1993 - Villagers watch as a Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter lifts off after delivering a load of grain during the multinational relief effort OPERATION RESTORE HOPE.
RMR1MA0H–A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, provides on- scene awareness for a downed civilian helicopter that made an emergency landing on a sandbar in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Oct. 22, 2018. The Marine Corps helicopters were in the area conducting routine operations when notified by the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Air Traffic Control Tower that a civilian aircraft had fallen off of their radar. Marine Corps Base Hawaii also launched watercraft to assist with the rescue if needed. U.S. Marines in Hawaii stand ready to respond
RM2GH1R9D–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Madison DeLoach, crew chief, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), observes the terrain during a routine flight operation, Helmand River Valley, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5. HMH-363 conducted flight operations in support of troops throughout the Helmand province.
RMHFE2GT–040720-N-6932B-388 Schofield Barracks, Hawaii (July 20, 2004) -- CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters, attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), lift off during the extraction of Marines, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. The Marines are participating in a Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training evolution in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, So
RMHF47T9–Marines test a new way of delivering emergency supplies to troops on the battlefield with an old method of delivery. A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 flies away as a test bundle gradually float safely to the ground. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) and 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) are pushing bundles of water out of the Osprey, CH-53D Sea Stallion and CH-53E Super Stallion using Low Cost Low Altitude Parachutes to float them to the ground safely and a honecombed cardboard cushion for a soft landing. If this proves effective, the Marines
RMHFE1TB–040706-N-4304S-232 Pacific Ocean (July 6, 2004) - Airman Tony Pavlich signals a CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) preparing to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Tarawa is one of many U.S. ships participating in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tac
RMHF0JY6–MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII—Captain Lucas Frokjer, officer in charge of the flightline for Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, reunites with his family after returning from a seven-month deployment with HMH-463. The squadron arrived at Hangar 105 Saturday and were welcomed home by a large crowd of family and friends. The squadron was replaced by HMH-363 who deployed to Afghanistan in August in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob D. Barber/Released) Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Reunited
RMHF490E–U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. William Perez, Avionics Officer, Combat Logistics Battalion-3, greets his wife and, for the first time, his newborn son, after arriving with Marine Heavy Helicopter (HMH) Squadron-363 Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Sept. 13, 2010. Marines and Sailors from HMH-363 returned from a seven month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jody Lee Smith/Released) 100913-M-9232S-030 (4993128551)
RMHF963D–040717-N-6932B-204 Kahuku Training Area Oahu, Hawaii (July 17, 2004) - CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters assigned to the ÒRed LionsÓ of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron Three Six Three (HMH-363) approach a landing zone for the insertion of a Marine rescue force from 3rd Marine Regiment Marine Corps Base Hawaii, during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) exercise in support of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canad
RM2BFWRD9–1993 - Men from the village of Maleel stack bags of wheat as a Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter prepaers to drop another load during the multinational relief effort OPERATION RESTORE HOPE.
RM2GH1RAB–U.S. Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) conduct an end of day assessment on a CH-53D Sea Super Stallion, Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5. End of day assessments are conducted after flight operations ensuring aircraft of HMH-363 are ready to support future missions.
RMHFBME6–110408-M-IX060-001 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (April 8, 2011) Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, Company 15, direct a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter as it lifts sections of another CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter. The halved helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in the bay March 29 and killed one of the crewmen and injured the other three. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Main/Released) - Official U.S. Navy Imagery - Sailors direct a CH-53D helicopter as it lifts sections of another helicopter.
RMR1MBJB–U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group 24, fuel up a CH-53E Super Stallion after completing routine flight operations over the island of Oahu, Oct. 22, 2018. The flight was conducted to produce readiness within the squadron.
RM2BFWNXE–1993 - Men from the village of Maleel stack bags of wheat as a Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter prepaers to drop another load during the multinational relief effort OPERATION RESTORE HOPE.
RM2GH1RA1–U.S. Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) conduct an end of day assessment on a CH-53D Sea Super Stallion, Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5. End of day assessments are conducted after flight operations ensuring aircraft of HMH-363 are ready to support future missions.
RMHFYP77–Navy sailors from Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 1, Company 15, clear the extraction point in Kaneohe Bay where a CH-53D Sea Stallion is lifting another CH-53D back to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay on April 8. The halved helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in the bay March 29 and killed one of the crewmen and injured the other three. US Navy 110408-M-IX060-001 Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, Company 15, direct a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter as it l
RMR1MBJ6–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Wetmore, an aerial observer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, observes out the side hatch of a CH-53E Super Stallion during flight operations over the island of Oahu, Oct. 22, 2018. The flight was conducted to produce readiness within the squadron.
RMHFE2BN–040717-N-4304S-116 Kahuku Training Area Oahu, Hawaii (July 17, 2004) - CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters assigned to the ÒRed LionsÓ of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron Three Six Three (HMH-363) approach a landing zone for the extraction of Marine rescue forces during Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) training in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kin
RM2GH1R9A–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Madison DeLoach, crew chief, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, observes the terrain during a routine flight operation, Helmand River Valley, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2012. HMH-363 conducted flight operations in support of troops throughout the Helmand province.
RMR1MBJ8–U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Travis Plake, an aerial observer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, sits on the ramp of a CH-53E Super Stallion during flight operations over the island of Oahu, Oct. 22, 2018. The flight was conducted to produce readiness within the squadron.
RMHFE2BX–0407017-N-6932B-203 Kahuku Training Area Oahu, Hawaii (July 17, 2004) - CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters assigned to the ÒRed LionsÓ of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron Three Six Three (HMH-363) approach a landing zone for the insertion of a Marine rescue force from 3rd Marine Regiment during Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the
RMHFE1TD–040706-N-4304S-226 Pacific Ocean (July 6, 2004) - Maintenance crews from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron Three Six Three (HMH-363) prepare to stow the rotor blades on a CH-53D Sea Stallion after successfully landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Tarawa is one of many U.S. ships participating in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United
RMHF16P7–Sgt. Maj. Bonnie L. Skinner, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and a Quincy, Mass., native, puts on her combat wings on her service alpha uniform in her office aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., March 15. Skinner has earned more than 19 medals in her 27 years of service. MCAS Miramar sergeant major reflects 130315-M-RB277-012
RMHF1J4E–Friends and family pay their respects to fallen Cpl. Jonathan D. Faircloth, an aerial observer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, Marine Aircraft Group 24, during a memorial service at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii chapel, April 6, 2011. The 22-year-old Mechanicsburg, Pa., native died and three fellow HMH-363 Marines were injured when their CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter went down in Kaneohe Bay March 29. Faircloth joined the squadron in April 2007, and deployed with them to Iraq in 2008 and Afghanistan in 2010. His personal awards include four Air Strike Flight Medals, the Navy and Mar
RM2GH1R8C–U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Miller, crew chief, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), observes the terrain during a routine flight operation, Helmand River Valley, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2012. HMH-363 conducted flight operations in support of troops throughout the Helmand province.
RMR1MBJ7–A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, prepares to conduct Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear Environment (CBRNE) helicopter support team training, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Oct. 22, 2018. The flight was conducted to produce readiness within the squadron.
RMHF35YY–Air crew wing pins are placed near the boots, helmet, rifle, and dog tags for U.S. Marine Cpl. Jonathan D. Faircloth, Aerial observer, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Chapel, April 6, 2011. Faircloth passed away from injuries suffered during a helicopter mishap over Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii March 29, 2011. Paying Respects 110406-M-DX861-185
RM2GH1R8A–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Hughes, weapons tactics instructor, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, observes Lance Cpl. Madison DeLoach operate a .50-caliber machine gun, Helmand River Valley, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2011. DeLoach operated the .50-caliber machine gun during flight operations with the guidance of Hughes.p
RMR1MBJD–U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Todd Bauer, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, observes out the side door of a CH-53E Super Stallion during flight operations over the island of Oahu, Oct. 22, 2018. The flight was conducted to produce readiness within the squadron.
RMHF3981–U.S. Navy sailors from Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 1, Company 15, assist Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH)- 363 with the removal of a downed CH-53 Sea Stallion from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, April 8, 2011. The helicopter was cut down for easier removal. The helicopter had made an emergency landing in Kaneohe Bay on March 29, 2011; the incident killed one Marine and injured three others. Clean Up 110408-M-DX861-154
RM2GH1R8F–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Hughes (foreground), weapons tactics instructor, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, observes Lance Cpl. Madison DeLoach operate a .50-caliber machine gun, Helmand River Valley, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2011. DeLoach operated the .50-caliber machine gun during flight operations with the guidance of Hughes.
RMR1MBJA–U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Todd Bauer, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, dawns his gas mask during Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Environment (CBRNE) helicopter support training, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Oct. 22, 2018. The CBRN operations are conducted to aid in producing readiness within the squadron.
RMHF35YR–U.S. Navy sailors from Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 1, Company 15, assist Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH)- 363 with the removal of a downed CH-53 Sea Stallion from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, April 8, 2011. The helicopter was cut down for easier removal. The helicopter had made an emergency landing in Kaneohe Bay on March 29, 2011; the incident killed one Marine and injured three others. Clean Up 110408-M-DX861-044
RM2GH1R9K–U.S. Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) and Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, load gear onto a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter during a heliborne flight operation, Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2012. HMH-363 conducted flight operations in support of troops throughout the Helmand Province.
RMR1MBJ9–U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Ryan Pallas, a helicopter aircraft commander with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, approaches his CH-53E Super Stallion during Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear Environment (CBRNE) helicopter support training, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Oct. 22, 2018. The flight was conducted to produce readiness within the squadron.
RMHF3FY9–U.S. Navy sailors from Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 1, Company 15, assist Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH)- 363 with the removal of a downed CH-53 Sea Stallion from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, April 8, 2011. The helicopter was cut down for easier removal. The helicopter had made an emergency landing in Kaneohe Bay on March 29, 2011; the incident killed one Marine and injured three others. Clean Up 110408-M-DX861-055
RM2GH1R8K–U.S. Marines of 1st Radio Battalion, 2D Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), load onto a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 during a routine flight operation, Forward Operating Base Edinburgh, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2012. HMH-363 conducted flight operations in support of troops throughout the Helmand province.
RMR1MBJE–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Thomas Marcin, a pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, co-pilots a CH-53E Super Stallion during Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear Environment (CBRNE) helicopter support training, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Oct. 22, 2018. The flight was conducted to produce readiness within the squadron.
RMHF3980–U.S. Navy sailors from Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 1, Company 15, assist Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH)- 363 with the removal of a downed CH-53 Sea Stallion from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, April 8, 2011. The helicopter was cut down for easier removal. The helicopter had made an emergency landing in Kaneohe Bay on March 29, 2011; the incident killed one Marine and injured three others. Clean Up 110408-M-DX861-083
RM2GH1R9E–Flares are discharged from a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) during a routine flight operation, Helmand River Valley, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2012. Marine pilots of HMH-363 utilize flares ensuring the safety of the crew onboard and safe guarding the aircraft while in flight during poor visibility weather.
RMR1MBJC–U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Ryan Pallas, a helicopter aircraft commander with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, pilots his CH-53E Super Stallion while wearing a Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) mask during CBRN helicopter support training, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Oct. 22, 2018. The flight was conducted to produce readiness within the squadron.
RMHF397Y–U.S. Navy sailors from Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 1, Company 15, assist Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH)- 363 with the removal of a downed CH-53 Sea Stallion from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, April 8, 2011. The helicopter was cut down for easier removal. The helicopter had made an emergency landing in Kaneohe Bay on March 29, 2011; the incident killed one Marine and injured three others. Clean Up 110408-M-DX861-029
RM2GH1R9G–U.S. Marines Cpl. Zachary Hughes (left) and Lance Cpl. Madison DeLoach, crew chiefs, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), remove a .50-caliber aircraft machine gun to load gear onto a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter, Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2012. HMH-363 conducted flight operations in support of troops throughout the Helmand Province.