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Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)More Details
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Unit Details
Strength
USMC Squadron
Type
Aviation
Year
1962 - 2009
Description
Activated on Jan 15, 1951 as Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 161 (HMR-161)
Redesignated on Dec 31, 1956 as Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron (Light) 161 (HMR(L)-161)
Redesignated on Feb 1, 1962, as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 (HMM-161)
Redesignated on December 2009, as Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (VMM-161)
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In December 2009, HMM-161 became the first of ten west coast squadrons to transition to the MV-22 Osprey and changed their name to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 during the change of command.