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Mission Support Blog

Coast Guard celebrates 40 years of service with H-65 helicopter

By CG-9 Staff

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In November 2024, the Coast Guard marked the 40th anniversary of the initial H-65 operation, but the tenure of this critical asset in supporting Coast Guard missions is slowly coming to an end. The service has completed the transition from the MH-65D to the MH-65E, the final upgrade of this airframe.  

Read more about the history and accomplishments of the H-65 on the Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Acquisition “Latest News” page here: Coast Guard celebrates 40 years of service with H-65 helicopter > United States Coast Guard > Latest Acquisition News 


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