the Persian Gulf and Kuwait from November 1998 through February 1999. When the squadron returned, they had a short break before deploying again. This time, the Marines helped end the civil war on East Timor during Operation Stabilise in October 1999 and again during January and February 2000. Global War on Terror Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom operating from Al Asad Airbase, Al-Qa'im, and Korean Village from October 2004 to February 2005. Losses On 5 August 2017 a squadron MV-22 Osprey crashed in Shoalwater Bay on the east coast of Australia after taking off from the amphibious assault ship . 23 personnel were rescued, while three were confirmed dead. Awards Marine Corps Aviation Association's Squadron of the Year for 1992, 1999, 2000 and 2009. Chief of Naval Operations Safety Award for the years 1978, ‘79, ‘84, ‘94, ‘95, ‘96, ‘97, and 2009. The squadron surpassed 60,000 mishap free flight hours in the fall of 2003. Gallery References External links VMM-265 Official Website Medium 9