the Marines of HMM-165
*** Although the photos on this page were taken in 1968, some of them are generic in the mind's of CH-46 Pilots and Crewmen. ***
 
1968
page 2 
 
On-board a CH-46, I Corp, RVN
From the rear cargo area, this shot looks forward over the center and main consoles (constructed of aluminum) in the cockpit: the working area of Marine CH-46 Pilots.
 
- photo courtesy of Mike Sledz 
On-board a CH-46, I Corp, RVN
A typical air crewmen's work station and the equipment of their trade: the M-2 (aerial 50 caliber machine gun), a M-16 (.223 cal. rifle w/clips), smoke grenades and ammo belts aplenty.
- photo courtesy of Mike Sledz
 
On-board a CH-46, I Corp, RVN
Some of the air crewmen's equipment: 38 pistol with belt & holster and the "bullet bouncer (both front & back plate)."
 
- photo courtesy of Mike Sledz
 
On "Float" (USS Tripoli), 1968
- photo courtesy of John Dullighan
The Pilots of HMM-165 collect for a photo in front of a CH-46.
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A Marine Family

Meanwhile back "in the world," the "third wave" of replacements for the squadron was just coming into the Corps. This one is Pvt. Mike Everett, with his dad and younger brother shortly after "surviving" P.I. (Parris Island Recruit Depot).  Mike was later to distinguish himself and was awarded the Silver Star.
MSgt G.T. Everett, Mike's father, served in rifle units during WWII (3rd Marines) and Korea for a total of twenty-two years of Marine Corps service.  Mike's younger brother, when of age, became Cpl. T. W. Everett and served in the 6th Marines.

photo courtesy of Mike Everett
This is 1968, page 2...
 


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