Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | 09.25.2015
Pedro helicopter “02” lifts off to join Marine Transport Squadron 1’s other two HH-46 helicopters on their final flight at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 25, 2015. The three search and rescue aircraft have been the last flying “phrogs” in the Department of Defense since Aug. 1. Today’s final flight marks the end of an era in combat aviation. These aircraft will......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | 09.25.2015
Pedro Helicopters “00” and “01” approach Miller’s Landing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 25, 2015, where they will be joined by Pedro “02” for their final flight into Marine Corps history. These HH-46 search and rescue helicopters have been a visible symbol of the Marine Corps’ tight-knit relationship with the eastern North Carolina community for decades.......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | 09.25.2015
Pedro Helicopter “02” squats patiently at Miller’s Landing moments before its crew receives the order to launch on its final flight at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 25, 2015. This flight conducted with its two remaining fellow aircraft, will be the final “phrog” flight for the Department of Defense. Pedro’s distinctive orange and gray colors have been a......
Photo by Sgt. Orlando Perez | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing | 08.05.2015
U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight crew members assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 774 are photographed with the helicopter outside of the Fleet Readiness Center East aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point after completing its final flight on Aug. 5, 2015. The CH-46E Sea Knights were decommissioned by the U.S. Marine Corps and replaced by the MV-22 Osprey. (U.S. Marine......
Photo by Sgt. Orlando Perez | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing | 08.05.2015
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 774 is towed to a holding area outside of the Fleet Readiness Center East aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point after completing its final flight on Aug. 5, 2015. The CH-46E Sea Knights were decommissioned by the U.S. Marine Corps and replaced by the MV-22 Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt.......
Photo by Sgt. Orlando Perez | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing | 08.05.2015
U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight crew members assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 774 off-load equipment out of the helicopter outside of the Fleet Readiness Center East aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point after completing its final flight on Aug. 5, 2015. The CH-46E Sea Knights were decommissioned by the U.S. Marine Corps and replaced by the MV-22 Osprey. (U.S.......
Photo by Sgt. Orlando Perez | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing | 08.05.2015
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 774 is staged outside of the Fleet Readiness Center East aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point after completing its final flight on Aug. 5, 2015. The CH-46E Sea Knights were decommissioned by the U.S. Marine Corps and replaced by the MV-22 Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Orlando......
Photo by Sgt. Orlando Perez | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing | 08.05.2015
U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight pilots assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 774 power down the helicopters outside of the Fleet Readiness Center East aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point after completing its final flight on Aug. 5, 2015. The CH-46E Sea Knights were decommissioned by the U.S. Marine Corps and replaced by the MV-22 Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by......
