Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 (HMH-462) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53E Super Stallion heavy transport helicopters. The squadron, known as the "Heavy Haulers", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).
Active Years
April 15, 1944 - September 10, 1945
November 1, 1957 - present
Best Friends Mark Ayemin, Keith Fong, Dan Hammer, Tom Green, Brother Love, Bob Brieno, Bobby Lujuan, Venegoni, Jeff Holt, Rice, PT, John (Hans) Fifer, Mad-dog Mattingly, Dave 'Roscoe' Riscoe, Chavolla, Harvey, Kippi, Top Jan White, Boss Aters, Gunny Banda, Steve Belser, Steve Gottlieb, Jake Jack, Ernie Henderson, Brian Kapple, etc...
Best Moment Being a Shitter guy. Kidnapping Screwman from the junior squadron Lt. Yuma, El Centro, Indian Springs, Pensacola, Depot (CP), the MEU, Okinawa, etc...
Worst Moment Gy Banda's death. Leaving the squadron in '97.
Chain of Command Absolutely awesome!!! (SSgt Jody Dahl, Capt Steve Belser, Major Jud Whitlock, Major Steve Gottlieb, and LtCol Dick Dunnivan)
