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HMH-466 provides heavy lift for Marines in Marjah |
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Date: 03.11.2010
By: Cpl. Samuel Nasso
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan — Since the start of operations in Marjah, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, has flown more than 275 hours, carried more than 1,500 passengers and transported more than 500,000 pounds of cargo in support of Operation Moshtarak.
"I feel that HMH-466 has made a difference by supporting the Marines on the ground in accomplishing their mission of driving Taliban forces out of Marjah and returning the city to its people," said Capt. Andrew Baxter, the safety officer for HMH-466.
The squadron, known as the "Wolfpack," provided heavy lifting capabilities for MAG-40 utilizing the CH-53E "Super Stallion" helicopter. The Super Stallions are capable of carrying more than 70,000 pounds, traveling at speeds up to 150 knots and flying more than 500 nautical miles without refueling.
"We support the Marines up there by resupplying them with water, food and various gear and supplies they need to accomplish the mission," said Capt. Daniel Robinson, a pilot with HMH-466. "Along with the necessities, we also deliver vital mail to the Marines on the ground."
It's been weeks since the beginning of Operation Moshtarak and the Wolfpack has flown seemingly endless numbers of troops and supplies into Marjah.
"By bringing Marines in and out of Marjah, we have helped them accomplish their mission," said Baxter. "Furthermore, we have participated in a number of flights that have brought government officials into Marjah in order to participate in Shuras [a meeting for tribal elders]."
With the initial insert complete, Marines are now focused on keeping the area secure and helping local citizens to return to the formally Taliban-controlled town. The mission in Marjah is now in the build phase, allowing not only the local government to stand up, but facilitating local businesses reopening and operating as well.
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First Corporals Course Kicks Off at Camp Leatherneck
Staff Sgt. Marion McClary, a Corporals Course instructor from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, commands the students to "Draw Sword," which is the command to properly remove the sword from the scabbard, during the sword manual period of instruction of Corporals Course, here March 16.
Taken: 03.16.2010
HMH-466 provides heavy lift for Marines in Marjah
Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, refuel here between resupply missions, March 11. The missions were to get food, water, mail and other supplies to the Marines at various forward operating areas.
Taken: 03.11.2010
MAG-40 Corpsman Recognized for Heroic Actions
Master Chief Petty Officer Christopher Aldis, the command master chief of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, congratulates Seaman Kyle Peterson, a casualty evacuation corpsman for Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his heroic actions during an air casualty evacuation.
Taken: 03.05.2010
'Pegasus' Transfers Authority to 'Red Lions'
Lt. Col. John Dobes, commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, speaks to Marines in attendance as HMH-363 assumed responsibility from HMH-463 during a transfer of authority ceremony here, March 3.
Taken: 03.03.2010
VMM-261 Inserts Troops Into Marjah
Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, make their way toward three MV-22 Ospreys from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, Marine Aircraft Group 40, MEB-Afghanistan, that will insert them into Marjah to help provide relief to an infantry battalion that had been engaged in a heavy firefight, Feb. 19.
Taken: 02.19.2010
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HMH-466 provides heavy lift for Marines in Marjah |
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Sgt. Jorge Pineda (left) and Staff Sgt. Ronald Apedaile (right), crew chiefs for Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, off-load a tri-wall containing other supplies at forward operating base Delaram, March 11.
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 First Corporals Course kicks off at Camp Leatherneck
Becoming a noncommissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps consists of more than an additional stripe above the cross rifles and an increased paycheck. Corporals make up approximately 20 percent of the Marine Corps and are an essential link in the chain of command as small unit leaders.
03.28.10 Story By Cpl. Samuel Nasso
 MAG-40 Corpsman recognized for heroic actions
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. The Marines don't have that problem," former president Ronald Reagan once said.
03.21.10 Story By Cpl. Samuel Nasso
 HMH-466 provides heavy lift for Marines in Marjah
Since the start of operations in Marjah, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, has flown more than 275 hours, carried more than 1,500 passengers and transported more than 500,000 pounds of cargo in support of Operation Moshtarak.
03.11.10 Story By Cpl. Samuel Nasso
 Right to bear arms: Ordnance Marines arm MAG-40
The ordnance technicians for Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 "Scarface," Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, sat and waited for the troops-in-contact call, and when it came, without hesitation, they sprinted through the gravel toward the helicopter landing zones to arm aircraft and get them back into action for combat operations in Marjah.
03.6.10 Story By Cpl. Samuel Nasso
 Scarface detachment offers quicker response for RCT-7
The Marines of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, who reside at Camp Dwyer, know their detachment may be small, but that they provide the necessary air power for Marine Aircraft Group 40 and Regimental Combat Team 7, both with Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan.
02.23.10 Story By Cpl. Samuel Nasso
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