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One (ESG-1). The ESG concept focused on combining surface action groups and submarines with traditional Amphibious Ready Groups (ARGs) and MEUs to offer theater combatant commanders more flexibility and capabilities. During this deployment HMM-163 participated in security operation in the southern
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photo-essay "One ride with Yankee Papa 13" showing the death of Marine pilot 1st Lt James E. Magel and the rescue of wounded gunner Sgt Billie Owens. For most U.S. citizens, this was the first time they were made aware of the extent of America's involvement in Vietnam. On 21 June the squadron was
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helicopters, which are capable of in-flight refueling. They had been attached to the squadron 8 months earlier in preparation for deployment as the Air Combat Element of the 15th MEU (SOC). The squadron remained forward deployed for seven weeks operating from the austere base in support of Task
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in September 1953. In 2015, the squadron officially adopted the moniker "Evil Eyes." This comes from the eyes that have been painted on squadron aircraft since October 1965 when it was recommended by the squadron's intelligence officer for operation in
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replaced the squadron, during their time in South Vietnam the squadron's crews had flown a total of 10,869 hours, 15,200 sorties and had lifted over 25,216 combat assault troops and 59,024 other passengers.
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The squadron again returned to Phu Bai, still with black and white "Evil Eyes", under the command of LtCol Otto Bianchi. Bianchi was a good friend of the Wing Commander, but that didn't keep Major General
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troops from Tam Kỳ to a landing zone 25 miles (40 km) south of Da Nang, during the operation one UH-34 was shot down and two Marines killed. The mission was depicted in
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throughout early 1968. In mid-April the MAG-36 units at Quang Tri, including the squadron, were detached into Provisional (Prov) MAG-39. On 19 May HMM-161 equipped with new
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transport of combat troops, supplies and equipment during expeditionary, joint or combined operations. Be prepared for short-notice, worldwide deployment in support of
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The Squadron's original nickname, the "Ridge Runners", was bestowed as a result of typhoon rescue and relief operations in the mountainous terrain surrounding
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During the 1990s, HMM-163 continued to excel while serving as the Aviation Combat Element (ACE) for five Special Operations Capable
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TV show) began immediately. By March 1966, HMM-163's "Genie Eyes" were being called "Evil Eyes" by the ground units supported.
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replaced the squadron at Quang Tri and it was transferred to MAG-16. On 31 August the squadron returned to the U.S..
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The squadron redeployed to South Vietnam as the Shufly squadron at Da Nang Air Base on 17 February 1965 replacing
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theaters. During this time, the squadron participated in operations across the Pacific and from the
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killing five Marines and two Navy corpsmen with only the pilot surviving. On 11 January 1963
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squadron. In early September 1962, HMM-163 began redeploying with its support units from
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Named the MCAA Helicopter squadron of the Year in 1979, 1981, 1985, 1990, and 2002.
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On 8 September 1967 the squadron became the SLF Alpha helicopter squadron onboard
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In 2003, the Evil Eyes deployed from 22 August 2003 to 8 March 2004 with the
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Shulimson, Jack; Blasiol, Leonard; Smith, Charles; Dawson, David (1997).
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U.S. Marines in Vietnam:The Advisory And Combat Assistance Era, 1954–1964
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Aviation Safety Awards in 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1989, and 1996.
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crashed due to mechanical failure 15 miles (24 km) southwest of
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U.S. Marines in Vietnam: Fighting the North Vietnamese 1967
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BONNIE-SUE: A Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron in Vietnam
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Military Secretary to the Commandant of the Marine Corps
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The squadron supported Marine units fighting around the
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on 8 March 1965. On 31 March the squadron supported the
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Tiltrotor squadrons of the United States Marine Corps
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U.S. Marines in Vietnam: The Landing and the Buildup
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"One Ride with YP-13", 864: 862: 860: 858: 856: 854: 822: 603: 302:In late July 1962, HMM-163 deployed to 14: 2140: 1044:. History and Museums Division, USMC. 990: 809: 1824: 1119: 981: 1021: 915: 851: 533:. On 30 October the squadron joined 488:in which one UH-34 was shot down by 484:from 19-23 March. It then supported 210:Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 32:Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 1863:Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 774:United States Marine Corps Aviation 425:On 1 January 1966, HMM-163 flew to 24: 1655:Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps 1181:Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps 794:from websites or documents of the 25: 2159: 1195:Marine Corps three-star generals 1100: 616:In 2001, while deployed with the 1924: 1804: 1803: 1763:History of Hispanics in the USMC 1345:Training & Education Command 1279:Organization of the Marine Corps 1260: 1084:. 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The squadron then supported 291: 90:Medium Lift Tiltrotor Squadron 13: 1: 1294:II Marine Expeditionary Force 779: 633:Force 58 and other coalition 546:Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone 469:. Defending the camp were 10 1768:History of women in the USMC 1738:Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima 1529:Chaplain of the Marine Corps 1390:Marine Air-Ground Task Force 1374:Marine Corps Cyber Auxiliary 1358:Marine Corps Systems Command 1306:I Marine Expeditionary Force 912:, April 1965. (photo essay) 802: 310:and on 1 August it replaced 281:Marine Air-Ground Task Force 7: 1166:Under Secretary of the Navy 1080:Sturkey, Marion F. 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On 9 March 1966, the 346:and was there when the 223:squadron consisting of 171:Operation Iraqi Freedom 52:December 1951 - present 1450:Marine Raider Regiment 792:public domain material 613: 523: 450:(PAVN) 95th Regiment, 407: 1612:Vehicles and aircraft 1435:Marine Security Guard 1318:Marine Forces Reserve 1301:Marine Forces Pacific 1289:Marine Forces Command 1246:Seapower subcommittee 1161:Secretary of the Navy 991:Telfer, Gary (1984). 666:HMM-163 received the 611: 578:Operation Fiery Vigil 539:Quang Tri Combat Base 514: 398: 1700:White House Sentries 1695:Silent Drill Platoon 1675:Drum and Bugle Corps 1617:Individual equipment 1570:Martial Arts Program 604:Global War on Terror 590:Operation Quick Draw 498:Khe Sanh Combat Base 467:Thừa Thiên Province 427:Phu Bai Combat Base 1715:Marine Detachments 1645:Acronyms and terms 1555:School of Infantry 1509:Historical Marines 1440:Special Operations 1323:Fleet Marine Force 614: 524: 444:Operation New York 436:I Dream of Jeannie 408: 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United States
United States of America
United States Marine Corps
Marine Aircraft Group 16
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
YP
Vietnam War
Battle of A Shau
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
MV-22B Osprey
United States Marine Corps
helicopter
MV-22 Osprey
tiltrotors
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
California
Marine Aircraft Group 16
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Hanshin
Japan
Typhoon Tess
South Vietnam
assault support
Marine Air-Ground Task Force
Sóc Trăng Airfield
South Vietnam

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