18-Mar-2013Source: Reuters
The U.S. Marine Corps has extended indefinitely its use of two unmanned K-MAX heavy lift helicopters in Afghanistan, a Navy spokeswoman said, noting the aircraft kept re-supply trucks off the road and reduced the threat of roadside bombs. The Marine Corps sent the new autonomous helicopters, which were developed by Lockheed Martin Corp and privately-held... Read more
28-Feb-2013Source: US Marine Corps
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 conducted the largest Osprey flight in the squadron’s history, Feb. 20. The squadron flew all 10 of its operational MV-22B Ospreys at the same time in what is referred to as “flying the barn.” “It’s slang to call an aircraft hangar a barn,” said VMM-365 Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Christian... Read more
26-Feb-2013Source: US Marine Corps
The last eight crew chiefs to earn their flight designations in the CH-46 Sea Knight graduated aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 20. Marines and families watched as four Sea Knights carrying these historical flight aids landed on the flight line and exited the aircraft to graduate and earn their wings. “We... Read more
14-Feb-2013Source: US Marine Corps
Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter 269 bid fair winds and following seas to the UH-1N Huey as it completely transition to the new up-to-date model UH-1Y Huey, Feb. 5. The squadron held a “sundown” ceremony for the aircraft to commemorate its final flight with the squadron. Col. Scott S. Jensen, Marine Aircraft Group 29... Read more
14-Feb-2013Source: US Marine Corps
Four MV-22B Ospreys landed at Wing One Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 8 in preparation for exercise Cobra Gold 2013. This marks the first time the aircraft has appeared in Thailand, which can be added to its list of accomplishments. The Ospreys are assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron... Read more
14-Feb-2013Source: US Marine Corps
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 provided command and control functions as well as strike and escort support during an exercise for various 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing assets Jan. 31. The exercise was conducted to prepare Marines for the Weapons and Tactics Instructors course, where pilots from every branch of Marine aviation learn how to... Read more
14-Feb-2013Source: US Marine Corps
Sgt. Maj. Johnny L. Higdon Jr. relinquished the role of Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Kenneth L. Redemacher during a relief and appointment ceremony at the squadron’s hangar, Feb. 8. Higdon has been the squadron sergeant major for two years. “His success is a direct reflection for his need... Read more
5-Feb-2013Source: US Marine Corps
Three MV-22B Osprey aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Okinawa, Japan, arrived in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on Jan. 22 to conduct bilateral training with elements of the Philippine Air Force. “The flights we are conducting are important for our... Read more
5-Feb-2013Source: US DoD
PKL Services Inc.,* Poway, Calif., is being awarded a $16,321,932 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00421-09-C-0023) to exercise an option for reset organizational level maintenance services in support of Marine Corps AH-1W, UH-1N, CH-53D/E, and CH-46E aircraft platforms. Work will be performed in Camp Pendleton, Calif. (30 percent); Jacksonville, Fla. (25 percent); Iraq/Afghanistan... Read more
25-Jan-2013Source: US Navy
Aircraft 197, the first MV-22 to be assigned to Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMX) 1, hovers over the runway during a test flight at the Bell-Boeing V-22 assembly plant in Amarillo, Texas, on Jan. 22. The aircraft, crewed by pilot Marine Corps Maj. Chuck Bodwell, co-pilot Capt. William Thomas and crew chief Staff Sgt. Ronald Benton... Read more
18-Jan-2013Source: US Marine Corps
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 aircrews conducted MV-22B Osprey functional check flights aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 21, 2012, marking the first time the Osprey has flown in Japan. Once VMM-265, a part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, completes functional check flights and pilot... Read more
17-Jan-2013Source: US Marine Corps
Marine Forces Reserve has never had a V-22 Osprey squadron—until now. Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764) transitioned into the Reserve’s first Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764) during a three-part ceremony here Jan 12, 2013. “It was kind of one big last event to say goodbye,” said Lt. Col David A. Weinstein, commanding officer of... Read more
17-Jan-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), today delivered the 100th of a planned total of 349 H-1 helicopters during a ceremony at its Amarillo Assembly Center. The US Marine Corps H-1 helicopter program is comprised of both the UH-1Y utility helicopter and the AH-1Z attack helicopter. John Garrison, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter said, “We are... Read more
9-Jan-2013Source: Kaman
The unmanned K-MAX(R) helicopter’s peerless ability to resupply combat troops safely, precisely and efficiently has won top honors from the prestigious magazines Popular Science and Aviation Week and has garnered high praise from the U.S. Marine Corps, which is expanding the aircraft’s role in Afghanistan. “We are proud of the Unmanned K-MAX’s performance in supporting... Read more
4-Jan-2013Source: US Marine Corps
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 are scheduled to return to Marine Corps Air Station New River in 2014, pending the completion of a new hangar complex that recently broke ground. When Osprey squadrons with Marine Aircraft Group 26 move into the new hangars, HMH-366 and HMLA-467 will take... Read more
2-Jan-2013Source: US DoD
Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $33,555,001 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-12-G-0006). This order provides for engineering and technical support for V-22 flight control system and on-aircraft avionics software, flight test planning and coordination of changed avionics and flight control configurations; upgrade planning of avionics... Read more
1-Jan-2013Source: US DoD
Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $1,405,744,559modification to the previously awarded V-22 lot 17 advance acquisition contract (N00019-12-C-2001) for 17 fiscal 2013 MV-22 Tiltrotor aircraft for the Marine Corps and four fiscal 2013 CV-22 Tiltrotor aircraft for the Air Force. In addition, this modification provides funding for long lead components required... Read more
19-Dec-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Three Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 will be awarded the Air Medal with the combat distinguishing device for valor, during a ceremony at the VMM-266 hangar at 4 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2012. Captains Erik Kolle and David Potter, along with Sergeant Daniel Howington will receive the award for meritorious achievement in aerial... Read more
18-Dec-2012Source: Lexington Institute
Able to fly faster and higher than existing rotary wing systems as well as travel farther with a greater payload, the V-22 has enabled the Marine Corps to change the way it operates and, in many instances, do more with less. (see full report)... Read more
11-Dec-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Three Marines and one Sailor of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit were among a group of service members recognized for their community serivce by the United States Consul General, Naha, here, Dec. 5. Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Adams, a CH-46E mechanic for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, and native of Covington, Ga.;... Read more
28-Nov-2012Source: US DoD
Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $52,267,510 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-10-C-0020) to exercise an option for engine sustainment services for V-22 AE1107C engines in support of the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force. The services to be provided include low power repairs, turboshaft engine support and fleet... Read more
15-Nov-2012Source: US Marine Corps
The H-46 model “Phrog” helicopter has served the Marine Corps for nearly 50 years, but its era is drawing to a close. During a ceremony here Nov. 9, Fleet Readiness Center East sent off the last HH-46 helicopter it will service to Marine Transport Squadron 1. The helicopter is being replaced by the MV-22B Osprey,... Read more
5-Nov-2012Source: US DoD
Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $9,449,608 firm-fixed-price modification to a delivery order issued previously against a basic ordering agreement (N00019-07-G-0008). This modification provides for the procurement of 51 central de-dce Distributor retrofit kits and 29 nacelle ice protection controller unit retrofit kits for the V-22 Ice Protection System. Work will... Read more
30-Oct-2012Source: Boeing
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded a $74 million contract to the Bell Boeing V-22 Program, a strategic alliance between Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Bell Helicopter – Textron [NYSE: TXT], for seven Osprey ground-based trainers, which will reduce fuel usage and aircraft wear-and-tear, maximizing lifecycle cost savings. The Sept. 25 contract award for Containerized Flight... Read more
8-Oct-2012Source: US DoD
Bell/Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $204,924,030 cost-plus incentive-fee delivery order #0006 under a previously awarded performance based logistics contract (N00019-09-D-0008) for supply chain management of a 170 components in support of the V-22 aircraft. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (80 percent), and Ridley Park, Pa., (20 percent)... Read more
3-Oct-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Six MV-22B Osprey aircraft flew from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and arrived at MCAS Futenma. Squadron aircraft will continue arriving to MCAS Futenma over the next few weeks. Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (VMM-265) is part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The MV-22 aircraft, are based at,... Read more
28-Sep-2012Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded an $8,805,089 modification to a previously awarded fixed-price-incentive-fee, firm-target V-22 multi-year production contract (N00019-07-C-0001) to procure recurring engineering associated with the production incorporation of the seven Lot 15 and seven Lot 16 MV-22 aircraft with the HMX-1 paint scheme. The HMX-1 paint scheme effort includes... Read more
19-Sep-2012
The United States had been seeking to deploy the V-22 to the southern Japanese island of Okinawa despite strong public opposition largely on safety grounds after it crashed twice earlier this year. (see full story)... Read more
18-Sep-2012Source: Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company (FNC IM, SIFI.MI) announced today that they have signed a comprehensive teaming agreement to respond to anticipated requests for both the new Air Force Combat Rescue Helicopter and the Navy’s recently announced program to develop a new “Marine One†Presidential Helicopter. A US built helicopter based... Read more
14-Sep-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 held a redesignation ceremony here Sept. 7. HMM-265, part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, became Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (VMM-265) in preparation to receive its first MV-22B Ospreys, currently located at MCAS Iwakuni. “Since the activation of the squadron almost 50... Read more
3-Sep-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Gunnery Sgt. John Militello of the Marine Aviation Training System Site tests the state-of-the-art CH-53E enhanced aircrew externals trainer located at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. Naval Aviation Training Systems program office (PMA-205) announced the simulator “ready for training†Aug. 24. The device was designed, developed and employed by PMA-205, along with Manned Flight... Read more
28-Aug-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Marines from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 gained proficiency in the new UH-1Y “Venom†Hueys by practicing flying and landing in confined areas aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 9. The UH-1Y is the newest model of the Huey, and is commonly referred to as the ‘Yankee’ for the letter ‘Y’ in its... Read more
31-Jul-2012Source: US Marine Corps
It takes the right elements to create a life-saving capability for the combat zone, as discovered after the first cargo resupply unmanned aerial system, or CRUAS, deployment made aviation history. NAVAIR, the Marine Corps and industry partners found the right mix when they integrated a video game controller, rugged laptop and a KMAX K-2000 commercial,... Read more
30-Jul-2012Source: US DoD
Barnhart-Balfour Beatty, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded firm-fixed-price task order 0004 at $35,497,794 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-10-D-5407) for the replacement of an existing double hangar. This consists of the demolition of the existing hangar and construction of a new two bay hangar to accommodate MV-22 aircraft with adequate... Read more
30-Jul-2012Source: US DoD
Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $22,222,411 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00019-08-C-0025) for non-recurring engineering efforts for the beyond line of sight communications system associated with the CV-22 aircraft Block 20 Upgrade Program. Efforts to be provided include engineering design, integration and testing of an improved Air Force... Read more
24-Jul-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Twelve MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft were off-loaded from a civilian cargo ship at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 23. This marks the first deployment of the MV-22 to Japan. The aircraft will be stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa, Japan, as part of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265). MCAS... Read more
3-Jul-2012Source: ReportLinker
This research forecasts the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) helicopter market, including general trends and program analysis. This market includes seven classifications of helicopter platforms as well as miscellaneous helicopter parts and services. Military helicopters provide end users with many capabilities, including air-to-ground attack and assault, troop and cargo transport, intelligence and surveillance gathering, resupply,... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: Japan Times
Around 5,200 people in Okinawa staged a rally against the planned deployment of MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma later this year, ramping up opposition to the move after an MV-22’s recent crash in Florida. (see full story)... Read more
7-Jun-2012Source: US Marine Corps
OKINAWA, Japan – Lt. Col. Damien M. Marsh finished his final day as commanding officer on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma June 1. Marsh led Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, with the wisdom gained through years of experience as a CH-46E Sea Knight... Read more
4-Jun-2012Source: 10 News
A Marine Corps helicopter pilot was arraigned in federal court Friday, charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. (see full story)... Read more
1-Jun-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, the “Night Owls,†made history earlier this week when they completed the first “hot hook-ups†between landing support Marines on the ground and a hovering Kaman K1200 “K-MAX†unmanned helicopter in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 22. In the nearly 20 years of its commercial and military use, no organization... Read more
1-Jun-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced) received three UH-1Y Venom helicopters at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma May 21 and 25. The squadron, a part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, received the new helicopters as part of a Corpswide transition of the UH-1N to the UH-1Y helicopter,... Read more
20-May-2012Source: US Marine Corps
The color guard and headquarters staff of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 render honor while the national anthem plays 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... Read more
17-May-2012Source: Lockheed Martin
Two unmanned K-MAX helicopters have delivered more than one million pounds in less than four months in support of the U.S. Marine Corps in Afghanistan and will remain in theater until September on a deployment extension. The aircraft, a joint effort by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Kaman Aerospace (NYSE: KAMN), is the first unmanned helicopter to deliver cargo... Read more
14-May-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Third Marine Aircraft Wing Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., participated in a Wildland Firefighting Exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 10. The exercise was presented in the form of a demonstration to local military and fire departments as to what 3rd MAW, military assets, and local fire departments bring to the fight.... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: US Marine Corps
One year after rendering assistance to Japanese tsunami victims during Operation Tomadachi from a base of operations in Atsugi, the Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (Reinforced) returned for an encore. Three CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters and 16 Marines, part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Air Combat Element, conducted a humanitarian assistance and... Read more
16-Apr-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Capt. Phillip A. Wiktor, a UH-1Y Huey pilot and the hazardous materials officer-in-charge with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 and a Rochester, Minn., native, received the 2011 Marine Corps Ground Safety Officer of the Year Award at the 26th Executive Force Preservation Board in Washington, D.C., March 28. Wiktor was awarded for his efforts... Read more
12-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site. Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred. Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and searches,... Read more
30-Mar-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 conducted it’s final flight of their last AH-1W Super Cobra at Marine Corps Air Station 39, Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 23. The squadron first received an AH-1W in 1987 and has been conducting training and combat operations with it for the last 25 years. They will receive six AH-1Z... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: Orlando Sentinel
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. broke ground Tuesday on a new helicopter hangar that some hope will give lift to bigger expansion plans in Palm Beach County. (see full story)... Read more
6-Mar-2012Source: GAO
The formal start of the VXX presidential helicopter program has been delayed, as finding an acceptable solution has proved elusive. Last year, we reported that the VXX effort was in the earliest stages of development–still developing a business case to launch product development. At that time, an AOA—required for a Milestone A decision initiating the... Read more
5-Mar-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Lt. Col. Allen D. Grinalds relinquished command of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 to Lt. Col. Mark E. Van Skike during a ceremony at the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 hangar, Feb. 17. Grinalds has been the commanding officer of the “Gunrunners†squadron since October 2010. Grinalds graduated from the Naval Academy and was... Read more
23-Feb-2012Source: US Marine Corps
After more than 40 years of service, the Marine Corps retired the aging CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter during a “sundown ceremony†Feb. 10 at the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. “From Vietnam, to Iraq and now in Afghanistan, the helicopter has provided sustaining and mission critical lift in every clime and place over... Read more
20-Feb-2012Source: US Marine Corps
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 561 conducted emergency landing pad procedures for MV-22B Ospreys aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 13. The training helps pilots react if an aircraft suffers landing gear malfunctions. One Osprey practiced landing to test the configuration of the pad eyes. Pad eyes... Read more
16-Feb-2012Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin’s Target Sight System (TSS) for the AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopter deployed operationally for the first time with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) as part of the Amphibious Squadron 5. Lockheed Martin’s TSS is the fire control system for the AH-1Z Cobra. The TSS integrates sensors to provide aviators with superior imagery through a highly... Read more
15-Feb-2012Source: Boeing
The Bell Boeing V-22 Program, a strategic alliance between The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Bell Helicopter,a Textron [NYSE: TXT] company, has announced that the U.S. Marine Corps has taken delivery of the first MV-22 Osprey produced with the new Block C suite of design upgrades. “The on-time, on-budget delivery of our first Block C... Read more
24-Jan-2012Source: US Marine Corps
A Marine Corps sergeant in Afghanistan who unearthed a never-before-seen maintenance issue in a UH-1Y Huey was recently awarded by the Marine Corps for his potentially lifesaving find. The sergeant was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in a ceremony at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Jan. 12. Sgt. Christopher Lemke, a mechanic with Marine... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: US Marine Corps
A Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey squadron flew its final combat mission, Jan. 17, to complete its deployment to Afghanistan. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 has been deployed at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, for more than six months. The Marines will soon return to Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. The squadron’s final mission in Afghanistan... Read more
13-Jan-2012Source: Suniva
Suniva, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells and modules, today announced its panels are being used to power the newest— and largest— solar array installed by FLS Energy at the Marine Helicopter Squadron 1’s greenside hangar at Quantico, home to the president’s Marine One helicopter. The 120-kilowatt system features 500 of... Read more
11-Jan-2012Source: Galaxy Technologies
Galaxy Technologies announced today the company has been awarded a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract from Bell Helicopter Textron to design and manufacture tooling to support Bell’s re-design efforts for the H-1 Cuff and Yoke program in Ft. Worth, Texas. Bell Helicopter was awarded the Naval Air Systems Command contract in 2011. “The Galaxy team did... Read more
23-Dec-2011Source: US Marine Corps
Unmanned systems have revolutionized combat aviation, providing a colossal advantage in the fight against terror with surveillance and close-air support. Recently, a detachment of Marines from Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 in Afghanistan added aerial resupply to the list of UAV capabilities. The detachment completed its first unmanned aerial system cargo delivery in a... Read more
13-Nov-2011Source: US Marine Corps
As the sun began to set behind the Ko’olau Mountains, pilots and crewmembers of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 witnessed its future — a CH-53E Super Stallion flying at Landing Zone Westfield, Nov. 7. The Super Stallions were sent to Marine Corps Base Hawaii from Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station, New... Read more
3-Nov-2011Source: USMC
Southwestern Afghanistan’s Helmand River Valley resembles a paradise in the midst of a seemingly endless expanse of rock and sand. Its beauty is misleading. The thin stretch of lush green farmland and densely-populated countryside has set the stage for some of the harshest fighting of the Afghan war. Patrol Base Alcatraz sits atop a sandy... Read more
31-Oct-2011Source: DSCA
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Turkey for three AH-1W SUPER COBRA Attack Helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $111 million. The Government of Turkey has requested a possible sale of three AH-1W SUPER COBRA... Read more
27-Oct-2011Source: US Marine Corps
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER, TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. – Swirls of dust flew up around a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 MV-22B Osprey as it landed upon newly constructed landing pads during a confined area landing exercise Oct. 29 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Col. Patrick Gramuglia, the Marine... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: US Marine Corps
Maneuvering beneath the line of artillery and mortar rounds, supporting ground units making their way to the landing zone, and tracking the location of the AV-8B Harrier jets flying just overhead is a lot to do at one time. This is what Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, the “Iron Horse,” is doing at the Enhanced... Read more
10-Oct-2011Source: US Marine Corps
The rotors of the aircraft made the once peaceful flight line a whirlwind of chaos. In true military fashion the birds flew in slow and came to a hover over their designated spots. While still hovering, the aircraft turned and proceeded to touch the ground, one at a time. This landing started a new chapter... Read more
5-Oct-2011Source: US DoD
J.K. Hill & Associates, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va., is being awarded a $9,394,128 modification (P00006) to previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (M00681-09-D-0009) to exercise option year two to provide an additional 12 months of aircraft maintenance services and logistical support assistance for the United States Marine Corps Marine Fighter Light Attack Helicopter Training Squad located... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] received a $49.9 million follow-on production contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center for the Target Sight System (TSS), the fire control system for the U.S. Marine Corps’ AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopter. The Naval Surface Warfare Center awarded the initial TSS production contract in March 2008, followed by a second production contract... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
There has been a fatal accident of a Bell AH-1W at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton in California, killing both occupants. The HeliHub.com page for this accident is at 19-Sep-11 Bell AH-1W Camp Pendleton, US-California (2F)... Read more
12-Sep-2011Source: US Marine Corps
CONSTANTA, Romania — Combat engineers with Black Sea Rotational Force 11 have been in the Black Sea region since April providing community relations projects that help small towns and villages throughout the region. Now, their biggest impression can be seen at the local Constanta County Hospital and Trauma center, where they worked with local contractors to... Read more
30-Aug-2011Source: US Marine Corps
CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan — Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 awarded 18 Marines with combat aircrew wings at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. The combat wings signify service in a combat environment, compared to the basic wings all aircrew receive when their initial training is complete. The crew chiefs of HMLA-267 who received their combat... Read more
29-Aug-2011Source: Marine Corps Times
Marines unit HMX-1 is set to receive four VIP kits that will effectively turn the V-22s into executive aircraft suitable for diplomats and dignitaries, presidential staff and other very important people. The Marine Corps is accepting proposals through August from companies to build and deliver the new kits. (See full story)... Read more
29-Aug-2011Source: US Marine Corps
PATROL BASE WOLFPACK, Helmand province, Afghanistan — From this remote desert outpost just miles from the Pakistani border, two Marine Corps attack helicopters were heard before they were seen. “Four miles out,†shouted Capt. Orion Jones over the growing percussion of their blades. Jones’ Marines emptied out of their waiting heavy-lift helicopter, running with a... Read more
9-Aug-2011Source: General Electric
GE has delivered the first engine for the Sikorsky CH-53K Ground Test Vehicle culminating two years of successful testing that has convincingly demonstrated the engine’s ability to provide the increased mission capability required for United States Marine Corps (USMC) missions. “Every day, testing has validated our design philosophy and reinforced our confidence in our ability... Read more
