Marine Helicopter Squadron 1
Official Seal for Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1)
Headquarters Marine Corps
Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Va.

Who we are

Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) was established 1 December 1947 at Marine Base Quantico, Virginia, as an experimental unit tasked with testing and evaluating military helicopters when rotary wing flight was still in its infancy. Founded to test tactics, techniques, procedures and equipment, HMX-1 has since then, become synonymous with helicopter transport of the President of the United States.

 

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MV-22B Osprey Lands in NYC

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 prepares to land in New York City, New York, April 11, 2023. HMX-1 provided aerial transportation...

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HMX-1 Group Photo

HMX-1, the Presidential Helicopter Squadron, for a group photo in Ireland, Friday, April 14, 2023. The Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division...

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Presidential Helicopter Squadron One

Two U.S. Marines, Assigned to HMX-1, Presidential Helicopter Squadron, prepare to transport U.S. President, Joe Biden during his visit to Ireland to...

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MV-22B Lands in New York City

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 prepares to land in New York City, New York, April 11, 2023. HMX-1 provided aerial transportation...

 

Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One