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The Bell UH-1Y Venom "The Huey" is a combat-proven utility helicopter slated to support the U.S. Marine Corps global missions for the next four decades. The Huey engages threats, delivers or exfiltrate personnel and performs under the most punishing operating conditions, making it the ultimate tactical utility helicopter. The UH-1Y Venom was first deployed with the U.S. Marine Corps in 2009. The Huey lineage can be traced back to combat action in Vietnam, but today’s UH-1Y is a thoroughly modern aircraft. The UH-1Y is generations ahead of its predecessors in terms of effectiveness, performance, and safety. The Huey operates in the most extreme environments, from Arctic cold to desert heat. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Andy O. Martinez)

After it's inception, July 7, 1941, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing has been a vital asset to the American people. Premiering new capabilities constantly, 1st MAW has played a role in every major theater of war since World War II. After 77 years of dedicated service, 1st MAW takes pause only for a moment to note their accomplishments before moving forward to continue supporting the mission-- whatever it may be. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Natalie Dillon)

Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, the first complete Marine air group to be transported by sea to a combat zone, launched from the USS Princeton to the shores of Vietnam, Sept. 1, 1965. Immediately, they began providing troop lifts, air strikes, medical evacuation, resupplies, and reconnaissance insertions and extractions in the southern area of operations. MAG-36 flew daily in support of Marines on the ground. Meanwhile, while many U.S. and South Vietnamese forces celebrated the Tet holiday, tens of thousands of North Vietnamese soldiers, Viet Cong guerrillas and local communist militants moved under the cover of night. Their objective was to simultaneously attack more than 100 U.S. and South Vietnamese occupied cities and bases. In the early hours of Jan. 31, 1968, the Communist-led Tet Offensive was in full force.

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 explain what they do prior to take off to ensure aviation safety. Sgt. Carson Chandler from Austin, Texas, is a crew chief with HMLA-369, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jess Etheridge)