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676: 1336: 250: 557:, HMM-262 supported the effort by delivering aid and supplies to the victims of the massive tsunamis. During the period from 14 January to 9 February, the Squadron delivered over 493,755 pounds (223,964 kg) of food, water, and other supplies to an area that spanned over 120 miles (190 km) of coastline. At the conclusion of this effort the squadron was selected to provide helicopter lift on 19 & 20 February 2005 for former Presidents 342: 1879: 513: 1995: 1139: 950: 913: 873: 828: 784: 28: 508:
as part of Joint Task Force-535 in support of its Humanitarian Aid/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) mission. In only nine days of flying, the Squadron delivered over 204,800 pounds (92,900 kg) of food, water, and supplies to an isolated area that had been devastated by flooding and mudslides resulting
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While stationed at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, HMM-262 provided helicopter support to the 1st Marine Amphibious Brigade, FMF. In December 1976, HMM-262 was designated as the first Hawaii-based helicopter squadron to deploy to the western Pacific as a composite squadron. The squadron deployed aboard USS
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in March 1990 to become the first Hawaii-based helicopter squadron to deploy aboard ship since 1985. In August 1990, HMM-262 deployed to Okinawa, Japan on UDP (Unit Deployment Plan) and re-positioned its flag in September 1990 to
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In February 2020, VMM-262 was tasked with supporting the Singapore Air Show. The 10 hour transit, piloted by Major Scott Wood, Capts John Brown, James Nardi, and Christopher Syrowik and supported by a KC-130 of
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for humanitarian assistance operations. As all Unit Deployment Program personnel were frozen in December 2001, the squadron concluded the year with a "Be Prepared To" order to remain the ACE for the
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When a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the inland country Nepal in May 2015, VMM-262 self-deployed a detachment of MV-22B Ospreys from Okinawa to Kathmandu in order to support aid operations during
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transport of combat troops, supplies, and equipment during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. Be prepared for short-notice, worldwide employment in support of
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On 1 February 1962, the Squadron's designation was changed to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 and, in April through June 1965, HMM-262 participated in
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VMM-262's mascot is the "ManaTiger", a combination of a tiger and a manatee. It is a play on the unit's motto of "Every Man a Tiger".
296: 976: 607:. From February to May 2007 the squadron flew 1,574 sorties totaling 2,532 flight hours. They also had one Marine killed in action 1643: 941: 2059: 1969: 1916: 999: 629:, the strongest recorded typhoon in history, struck the Philippines. VMM-262 deployed a detachment of four Ospreys in support of 611: 201: 112: 1197: 1051: 284: 1384: 864: 644: 494: 383: 319: 2097: 2092: 1577: 1367: 600: 1811: 1463: 1447: 1431: 1401: 1379: 581: 546: 542: 521: 409: 233: 2079: 1773: 1406: 452: 1080: 747: 1946: 1220: 1147: 193: 69: 1120: 1783: 1743: 1503: 1357: 2046: 2003: 1956: 1925: 1733: 652: 440: 425: 421: 402: 391: 369: 331: 327: 292: 217: 213: 102: 98: 637: 595:. This marked the first combat deployment of the squadron since the Vietnam War. The squadron was based at 615: 592: 160: 679:
A mythical beast, the pilots of HMM-262 and now VMM-262 rub the ManaTiger for good luck before each flight.
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as part of the 31st MEU when called to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the
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and was named a Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award winner for calendar year 2002.
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on 17 November and remained the "Cutting Edge" of the 31st MAU for the next eight months.
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On 30 September 2013, the CH-46E Sea Knights from HMM-262 made their final flight from
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In October 2001, HMM-262 (REIN) sent a detachment of personnel and aircraft aboard
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tiltrotor aircraft. The squadron, known as the "Flying Tigers", is based at
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Shulimson, Jack; Blasiol, Leonard; Smith, Charles; Dawson, David (1997).
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Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 was activated in September 1951 at
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On 10 January 1968 the squadron returned ashore, rejoining MAG-36 at
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In September 1992, the Flying Tigers once again embarked aboard USS
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units of that area. In February 1952, the Squadron was assigned to
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With the withdrawal of troops from Vietnam, HMM-262 relocated to
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U.S. Marines in Vietnam: Fighting the North Vietnamese 1967
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From January through March 2005, HMM-262 deployed aboard
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In February 2006, the squadron was again on board USS
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in the fall of 2018, VMM-262 Reinforced responded to
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and their mission was to provide assault support for
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during their tour of the tsunami-devastated areas of
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as part of the humanitarian operations following the
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Index


United States
United States of America
United States Marine Corps
Fleet Marine Forces
Marine Aircraft Group 36
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Corps Air Station Futenma
ET
Operation Powerpack
Vietnam War
Battle of Khe Sahn
Operation Iraqi Freedom
United States Marine Corps
MV-22B Osprey
Marine Corps Air Station Futenma
Okinawa
Japan
Marine Aircraft Group 36
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
assault support
Marine Air-Ground Task Force
A green helicopter hovers low over the water, with the Mercury capsule suspended below. The helicopter has "Marines" written on it, and the number "44"
HUS-1
Freedom 7
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
Korean War
U.S. east coast
Fleet Marine Force
Marine Aircraft Group 26

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