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US Marine Corps - Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165
HMM-165 'White Knights'
 
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STATUS:   established as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 (HMM-165) on July 1, 1965
 HMM-165 redesignated VMM-165 on April 11, 2011
 
 Tailcode: YW
 AIRCRAFT:   Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight
 DEPLOYMENTS:   November 1970 - June 1971 aboard USS Iwo Jima (LPH 2)
October 1971 - August 1972 with 31st Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU) aboard USS Tripoli (LPH 10)
July 1972 - May 1973 with 31st Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU) aboard USS New Orleans (LPH 11)
March 1973 - October 1973 aboard USS Tripoli (LPH 10)
April 1977 - December 1977 with 1st Marine Brigade aboard USS New Orleans (LPH 11)
December 1979 - June 1980 with 31st Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU) aboard USS Okinawa (LPH 3)
January 1981 - August 1981 with 1st Marine Brigade aboard USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3)
April 1983 - November 1983 with 31st Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU) aboard USS Tarawa (LHA 1)
May 1984 - December 1984 with 31st Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU) aboard USS New Orleans (LPH 11)
June 1999 - December 1999 with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard USS Peleliu (LHA 5)
December 2001 - June 2001 with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)
January 2003 - July 2003 with 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) aboard various ships
December 2004 - June 2005 with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)
September 2006 - May 2007 with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4)
May 2008 - November 2008 with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard USS Peleliu (LHA 5)
May 2010 - December 2010 with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard USS Peleliu (LHA 5)
 
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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - October 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - October 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Pakistan disaster relief - September 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Pakistan disaster relief - September 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Pakistan disaster relief - September 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Pakistan disaster relief - September 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Pakistan disaster relief - September 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Pakistan disaster relief - September 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Pakistan disaster relief - September 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Pakistan disaster relief - September 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Pakistan disaster relief - September 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Pakistan disaster relief - September 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Pakistan disaster relief - August 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - August 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - August 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - August 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - August 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - August 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - August 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - August 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - August 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - June 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - May 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - May 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - May 2010

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engine maintenance on a CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - May 2010

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repainted an remarked CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) at MCAS Miramar, California - April 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - February 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - February 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - February 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - February 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - February 2010

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during her commissioning ceremony - October 2009

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) near MCAS El Toro, California - February 2009

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - October 2008

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - October 2008

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - October 2008

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - October 2008

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - October 2008

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - October 2008

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - October 2008

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - September 2008

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - September 2008

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - September 2008

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Boxer (LHD 4) - September 2006

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Boxer (LHD 4) - August 2006

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) at Camp Buehring, Kuwait - May 2006

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Operation Unified Assistance - Banda Aceh, Indonesia - January 2005

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) during Operation Iraqi Freedom - April 2003

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) during Operation Iraqi Freedom - April 2003

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) during Operation Iraqi Freedom - March 2003

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) during Operation Iraqi Freedom - March 2003

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) during Operation Iraqi Freedom - March 2003

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) embarked on USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Operation Enduring Freedom - March 2002

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) - March 2001

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) landing aboard USS Wisconson (BB 64) during Operation Desert Storm - 1991

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) during exercise Valiant Blitz 1991

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Kuwait - December 1990

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) - March 1989

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) was loaded into an USAF C-5 Galaxy - December 1987

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CH-46E Sea Knight (HMM-165) during exercise Kernel Blitz 1984

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CH-46D Sea Knight (HMM-165) aboard USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) - June 1981

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CH-46D Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Vietnam War - 1975

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CH-46D Sea Knight (HMM-165) aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 11) - Vietnam War - 1973

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CH-46A Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Vietnam War - 1969

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CH-46A Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Vietnam War - 1969

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CH-46A Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Vietnam War - 1968

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CH-46A Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Vietnam War - 1968

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CH-46A Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Vietnam War - 1968

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CH-46A Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Vietnam War - 1967

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CH-46A Sea Knight (HMM-165) - Vietnam War - 1967

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CH-46A Sea Knight (HMM-165) at MCAS Tustin, California - March 1966
 
 
history
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 was activated on the first of July 1965 at Marine Corps Air Station, Santa Ana, California as part of Marine Aircraft Group 36. During August of 1965, the White Knights were reassigned to Marine Wing Service Group 37.

In September of 1966, the White Knights deployed to the Republic of Vietnam. From October 1966 to August 1969, the squadron operated from Ky Ha, Hue/Phu Bai, the USS Valley Forge, the USS TRIPOLI, Marble Mountain area near Da Nang, and from the USS TARAWA. In August of 1969, the squadron redeployed to Okinawa where it was reassigned to Marine Aircraft Group 15. In December of 1969, the squadron became part of Marine Aircraft Group 36 again and it remained a part of the Group until 1977.

During the early 1970's, HMM-165 participated as part of the Special Landing Force in support of activities in the Republic of Vietnam. During July and August of 1972, the White Knights took part in Philippine flood relief operations, flying in food and supplies to local populations. In April of 1975, helicopters of HMM-165 took part in the evacuation of Saigon, Operation FREQUENT WIND. Lady Ace 09 evacuated the ambassador on the morning of 30 April 1977. In November of 1977, the White Knights packed up and moved to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii where they were reassigned to Marine Aircraft Group 24.

During September and October 1983, HMM-165 deployed to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans. HMM-165 was diverted to Beirut, Lebanon, where they conducted contingency operations from the deck of the USS TARAWA. In December 1989, the White Knights supported American interests, to include reinforcement of the American Embassy, in the Republic of the Philippines during that country's coupe attempt.

In August of 1990, the squadron was sent to Saudi Arabia to participate in Operation DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM. The White Knights returned home from Saudi Arabia in March of 1991. HMM-165 was the "last squadron in the Philippine Islands" when they supported the special purpose MAGTF from July to November 1992. From September to October 1992 and again in March of 1993 a detachment was sent to Cambodia to participate in Joint Task Force Full Accounting. The squadron aided the task force in the search for remains of MIA's from the war in Vietnam.

HMM-165 was reassigned from the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Aviation Support Element, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii to Marine Aircraft Group 16, Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California on 15 May 96.

While assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 16, HMM-165 participated in two Combined Arms Exercises DESERT PUNCH, the largest helicopter operation since the Vietnam war; and numerous squadron deployments. HMM-165 moved to MCAS Miramar, San Diego, CA in November of 1998. In December of 1998 HMM-165 was designated the Aviation Combat Element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

In July of 2001 HMM-165 was designated the Aviation Combat Element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. After the terror attacks of 11 September 2001, HMM-165 was poised to deploy on an aggressive anti-terrorism campaign and support Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan.

In December 2002, the White Knights deployed to Iraq on the USS BOXER. The Squadron supported Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1) as they pushed up to Baghdad. On 1 April 2003, the Squadron supported Task Force 20 in extracting US POW Army PFC Jessica Lynch. The duration of the deployment was spent operating from Jalibah Forward Operating Base. The Squadron returned home in June and supported Combined Arms Exercises at MCAGCC 29 Palms in November.

In December 2004, the White Knights deployed with the 15th MEU (SOC) to the Pacific Ocean aboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD. The squadron provided relief to tsunami victims during Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE in January 2005. HMM-165 (REIN) then participated in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM from March to April of 2005, out of Al Taqaddum Airbase, FOB Falcon, and Al Asad Airbase. The squadron returned home to MCAS Miramar in June 2005.

HMM-165 Reinforced (REIN) deployed with the 15th MEU (SOC) again in September 2006, aboard the USS BOXER. The White Knights participated in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM from November 2006 to April 2007, providing support to the Multi-National Forces West from Al Asad Airbase and Camp Korean Village. The squadron returned home to Miramar in May 2007.

Eleven months after returning home, HMM-165 (REIN) set sail with the 15th MEU onboard the USS PELELIU in May of 2008 for WESTPAC 08-02. The squadron participated in two bilateral training exercises: Operation EAGER MACE and Operation INFINITE MOONLIGHT while ashore in Kuwait and Jordan. The squadron’s CH-53E detachment spent one month stationed at Al Asad Airbase in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.

On their last deployment flying the CH-46E, HMM-165(REIN) again deployed with the 15th MEU in May 2010 aboard the USS PELELIU. During their WESTPAC 10-1 deployment the White Knights spent two and a half months in Pakistan conducting Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Relief (HA/DR) where they delivered 5.6 million pounds of relief supplies and transported 8,933 flood victims to safety. The HMM-165(REIN) CH-53 detachment completed the longest amphibious insert in Marine Corps history when they traveled over 625 miles to Ghazi Airbase in Northern Pakistan. Also during this deployment the squadron’s UH-1 and AH-1 aircraft flew in the takedown of the pirated merchant vessel Magellan Star in the Gulf of Aden and the attached AV-8s flew missions into Afghanistan supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF). The White Knights returned to Miramar in December 2010, and will trade in their CH-46Es for the MV-22 Osprey and become VMM-165, 11 April 2011.

source: USMC + wikipedia
 
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