Subj:    Departure Message

1.   Lift off once again approaches for the "Purple Foxes" of HMM-364.  For the  third time  the officers and men  of your  squadron  prepare to  leave the Republic of Vietnam after the successful completion of your support mission.

2.   Your helicopters have flown  the length and breadth  of military region in support  of Marine and ARVN forces.   Individual Marines of your squadron have been awarded many citations for bravery in combat and for meritorious service under  the most adverse conditions.  Collectively  the squadron leaves behind  a reputation for  efficiency and ability to get  the job done.  This  was amply  demonstrated during your  flood relief  operations in October 1970 in which  nearly  10,000  Vietnamese  civilians  were  lifted to safety.   They  will remember the "Purple Foxes" as will  all Marines who have had the  privilege of flying with you.

3.   God  speed  to  your  new  destination,  you  depart  with a "Well Done", richly deserved.  

LtGen. ROBERTSON

Subj:   Congratulatory Message

1.   On 22 February 1971, the  "Purple Foxes"  of HMM-364  stood  down  in preparation  for departure rom RVN after five  and one half years of combat. Aggressive performance has typified your actions.   You will be missed by the Marines  and allied  forces operating  in MR-1.   Your  45,000  combat  hours flown in carrying over 16,000 medevacs, over 10,000 tons of cargo and nearly one  quarter  million passengers  represents a superb contribution to the First MAW Combat  effort.  My  sincere thanks  for a job  well done.   As division recon says, "That's been "Swift" working for us."

MajGen. ARMSTRONG sends