HMX-1 66th Reunion Information
Dates for the HMX-1 66th Reunion are 2-4 May 2013. The dates for the reunion are solid, but the details for the event are still being worked out. The planned events that should be available to attendees include a welcome reception, golf tournament, Old Town Fredericksburg tour/shopping, National Museum of the Marine Corps Tour, Fredericksburg Battlefield tour, 8th&I Evening Parade, HMX-1 open house, and formal dinner. Please check back for more details and registration information. Registration forms and information are expected to be posted by January 2013. We look forward to seeing you in May!
| Welcome to the home of the first and the finest squadron in the Marine Corps! |
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Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) was established 1 December 1947 at Marine Base Quantico, Virginia, as an experimental unit tasked with testing and evaluating military helicopters when rotary wing flight was still in its infancy. Founded to test tactics, techniques, procedures and equipment, HMX-1 has since then, become synonymous with helicopter transport of the President of the United States.
In 1957, rotary wing movement of the President, Vice President, and other important personnel originated, as President Dwight D. Eisenhower – away on vacation – was urgently needed back at the White House. What would have been a two hour motorcade trip was reduced to a seven minute helicopter ride. On that day, HMX-1 earned its most prestigious of missions – direct support of the President.
In addition to Presidential and VIP support, the “Nighthawks” of HMX-1 maintains the role as the primary Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) unit for Marine assault support helicopters and related equipment. Indeed, the same pilots and aircrew supporting the President are often testing and evaluating aircraft and systems used by the Fleet Marine Forces. HMX-1 aircraft and Marines also support the Marine Corps Combat Development Command in the development of helicopter tactics, techniques and landing force equipment, as well as for student demonstrations and helicopter indoctrination. The squadron currently operates a fleet of “White Top” VH-3D "Sea King" and VH-60N "White Hawk” and the “Green Top” CH-46E "Sea Knight".
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John K. Faircloth, Jr.
Colonel, USMC
Commanding Officer, HMX-1
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Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One
2134 Rowell Rd.
Quantico, VA 22134-5061 |
- Commercial: (571)-494-4662
- Fax: (571)-494-4862
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