East or West?

Hanohano,
You'll end up going where they need you an the time. I was an East coast guy and requested New River after Viet Nam, figuring it would be a slam dunk for a CH-46 guy and I'd be close to home...Guess what? I was sent to LTA Santa Ana/Tustin. I was pissed at the time, but it turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened to me. Either way you'll serve with good Marines. Just salute and say Aye-aye sir!:)

The plan that I read last year was west coast would retire the Novembers 2012 and east coast 2014. All is dependent on Y deliveries and if the moon and stars align

Skids forever

yeah but 2012 is two years though.... and HMLA-167 and 269 im pretty sure are already switchin over.... who knows... ill just go with the flow

yeah I mean I have no issue with east or west coast.. the only huey squadrons are in new river and camp pen, just would kinda be nice to know where I'm goin y'know? noone ever tells us anything around here, but it is the Marine Corps.

Thanks guys

Mushroom

Home is where the Marine Corps sends you. At least that's what it says on a plaque I have.

New squadron at cherry point

There is a new squadron at Cherry Point now HMLA-467 Stood up last year Along with a new 53 squadron. Bill McMillian

do you know if theyre stickin novembers or yankees out there?

hueys

Does anyone know what sqdr. are in Afganistan and do you have a contact addres? Want to send boxes to front line units.

Clear to turn sir:eek:.

do you know if theyre stickin novembers or yankees out there?

467 has N's now.

According to the latest Aviation Plan, this is the East Coast transition schedule:
HML/A-567 activates FY2011 with UH-1N/AH-1W; starts transition to Y's during 1st Qtr FY 2012.
HML/A-467 transitions 1st Qtr FY2013.
HML/A-167 starts transition 4th Qtr 2013.
HML/A-269 starts transition 1st Qtr FY 2014.
First East Coast squadron starts transition at the same time as last West Coast squadron (HMLA-469).

Hmla-467

Built the squadron with novembers and wiskies in July. Not sure when they will transition. Pendleton seems to have first choice since the training command has the aircraft. Bill McMillian

they tell you where to go

what to do , what color, and how much ! just what Joe Reed and Slick said ! s/f Marine and God speed ! 🙂

Anywhere they send you is good when you're with other Marines; just different scenery to fly over. Stick around long enough and you'll see it all.

ALL Good !

Looking back over the years, East Coast, West Coast, Korea, Japan , Vietnam ETC all were my favorite. Good units & good Marines , could not be better !! Enjoy !! SF PM

All Good !!

Looking back over the years : East Coast, West Coast, Korea, Japan, Vietnam ,PI, etc . All my favorite !! Good Units & good Marines, couldnt be better !! Enjoy ! SF PM

yep

thats true. keep the faith !

alright thanks for the info guys.. sorry i didnt reply sooner, just workin and flyin quite a bit lately.. also do any of you know what rank and quals you've gotta pick up to be WTI out in Yuma, AZ? i ask other senior CC's and they laugh and tell me to just make sure i make it as a crewchief first. haha. Thanks

all good

arin Dog, just curious. I crewed 46's, 41 years ago, and what is the modern Corps WTI in Yuma AZ today. It'd be the same whichever Bird you Crewed, I believe. Its a fact, North, east, South, West, or West Pac,(sand box), they are all good Duty Stations. Semper Fi, and READY-APP.

Re: Stationed East Or West?

I revise my choice of Duty stations. I'd rather be on the East coast(Beaufort, S.C), or the sand box,Vietnam, any day of the week. More to do, and less to put up with. Semper Fi, and READY-APP.

Re: Stationed East Or West?

I was on the East Coast for 8 years 80-88, did three Med Cruise's and a NATO Cruise as a CH-53D Crew Chief. Went into the Reserves in New Orleans and became a UH-1N Crew Chief spent 7 years in the Reserves and the squadron was activated for the First Gulf War, Desert Storm. So anywhere the Marine Corps sends you would be great and enjoy the ride.....

Re: Stationed East Or West?

arin_dog;25525 wrote: alright thanks for the info guys.. sorry i didnt reply sooner, just workin and flyin quite a bit lately.. also do any of you know what rank and quals you've gotta pick up to be WTI out in Yuma, AZ? i ask other senior CC's and they laugh and tell me to just make sure i make it as a crewchief first. haha. Thanks

Arin_dog Was doing some checking and found your replies! Its been a long time since these so Was wondering If you stilll check IN and Just How things Came out for you . I think It will be neat to hear some Up Date on ALL that You have Done So far . J C/C 262 69-70