the Marines of HMM-165
1975
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This photo page is dedicated to Col James Arthur "Big Jim" McGinn, HMM-165's Commanding Officer from 19 July 1975 to 20 July 1976. Col. McGinn passed away 21 July 2004. Be sure to read the poignant essay published in the 28 May 2009 edition of The Patriot Post regarding the futile effort of retired Marine aviator Mike McGinn to deliver a wreath to his father's grave on a Memorial Day. Thanks to Col. McGinn's children, Maryalice Vickers and Mike McGinn, for these photos and information.


 
MCAS Futema Okinawa Japan July 19, 1975
LtCol James A. McGinn to relieve LtCol James P.Kizer during HMM-165 Change of Command
 
- photo courtesy of Maryalice McGinn Vickers -


MCAS Futema Okinawa Japan July 19, 1975

 

. LtCol J.P. Kizer (left) pasess the colors to LtCol J.A. McGinn
- photo courtesy of Maryalice McGinn Vickers - 

 
MCAS Futema Okinawa Japan July 19, 1975
LtCol J.P. Kizer (left) watches as Ltcol J.A. McGinn (center) returns the colors
 
- photo courtesy of Maryalice McGinn Vickers -


MCAS Futema Okinawa Japan July 19, 1975

 

. 6'4" LtCol James (Big Jim) McGinn towers over the podium as he gives his address at his Change of Command. He was usually considered the most interesting speaker since he walked and talked, rather than hugging the podium.
- photo courtesy of Maryalice McGinn Vickers - 

 
1975
LtCol J.A. McGinn, (left) "the thinker", with Major Bill Barnes, Operations Officer
 
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1975 probably MCAS Futema

 

. LtCol J.A. McGinn, (right) speaks to unidentified Colonel and SgtMaj Jimmy Belin

- photo courtesy of Maryalice McGinn Vickers - 

 
1975 probably MCAS Futema
LtCol J.A. McGinn speaks with unidentified Marines
 
- photo courtesy of Maryalice McGinn Vickers -


MCAS Futema July 1975

 

. LtCol J.A. McGinn lifts a truck with a HMM-165 CH-46
- photo courtesy of Maryalice McGinn Vickers - 

 
August 1975 Possibly USS Dubuque LPD 8
LtCol J.A. McGinn pilots YW-10 aboard
 
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August 1975 Possibly USS Dubuque LPD 8

 

. LtCol J.A. McGinn lands YW-1 aboard ship

- photo courtesy of Maryalice McGinn Vickers - 

 
August 1975 Possibly USS Dubuque LPD 8
LtCol J.A. McGinn readies a UH-1 for takeoff
 
- photo courtesy of Maryalice McGinn Vickers -


August 1975 Possibly USS Dubuque LPD 8

 

. LtCol J.A. McGinn (left) with Lt. Jack "Cracker Jack" McMackin (?)
- photo courtesy of Maryalice McGinn Vickers - 


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