*1965 The U . S . Marine Corps's first attack helicopters, modified UH-1 Es of Marine Observation Squadron 2 ( VMO-2 ), arrive at Da Nang, South Vietnam, to begin operations in the Vietnam War.
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"' Marine Observation Squadron 6 ( VMO-6 ) "'was an observation squadron of the United States Marine Corps which saw extensive action during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II and the Korean War and Vietnam War.
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Marine Observation Squadron FIVE ( VMO-5 ), a composite squadron consisting of both OV-10 Bronco fixed-wing aircraft and UH-1 Huey helicopters, was established in 1966 and was the first squadron stationed at the airfield following World War II.
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After this campaign, the Squadron redeployed to Hilo, Hawaii and attached to Marine Observation Group 1, 2d MAW . Following victory in World War II, VMO-5 deployed to Sasebo, Japan for occupation duty from September 1945 to January 1946.
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While on protection detail in Wonsan Harbor as support for the Marine observation team on a small island, " Stormes " was involved in the rescue operation of a B-29 bomber that had been shot down while returning from a mission.
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"' Marine Observation Squadron 7 "'( VMO-7 ) was an observation squadron of the United States Marine Corps during World War II . They were active for a year and a half during which time they saw action during the Battle of Okinawa.
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Final acceptance trials, shakedown training, and post-shakedown availability at Long Beach occupied the warship until she embarked Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron ( HMH ) 463, elements of Marine Observation Squadron ( VMO ) 6, and some members of the staff of the Commander, Amphibious Squadron ( ComPhibRon ) B on 1 May 1967 and departed San Diego, bound for the western Pacific.
