Marines with the Heavy Helicopter Squadron 769 gather at Hangar 1210 for the squadron's deactivation ceremony here Aug. 2. The squadron was responsible for CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopters. The HMH 769 was activated as Helicopter Transport Squadron 769 on April 15, 1958. The unit provided combat operations support during Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm and the liberation of Kuwait. (Air Force photo by Edward Cannon)