June 25, 2010 — Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 celebrated 44 years of history and embraced its future Wednesday as the squadron transitioned from the CH-46E “Sea Knight” to the MV-22 “Osprey.” VMM-166, formerly Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166, held its change of command and redesignation ceremony here June 23, where Lt. Col. Christopher W. Morton MORE
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June 25, 2010 — There are several types of mechanics who work on helicopters to keep them mission capable. The mechanics who keep the spinning parts moving are those of the Dynamic Component Shop. “I work on everything that spins on a helicopter, except the engine,” said Cpl. Chris Konow, a dynamic component mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16. “I MORE
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June 14, 2010 — When wild fires ignite in Southern California, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Marines are ready to help put the flames out. The “Heavy Haulers” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 completed fire bucket training June 3. Marines used one CH-53E “Super Stallion” to carry a bucket with 900 gallons of water to aid ground firefighters in MORE
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June 08, 2010 — Every year people across the country observe Memorial Day, and the families of Lakeside had the chance to honor service members with the band of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, May 31. The 3rd MAW Band performed for hundreds of people during a memorial ceremony at the Lakeside Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Building that MORE
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