The recently retired Marine One Helicopter has been repurposed by the Secret Service in the United States.
In a video shared on X, Troy Salia, an assistant agent with the Secret Service, mentioned that the famous Sikorsky VH-3D helicopter is now part of the training regimen for agents at the Raleigh Training Center in Maryland.
For over 50 years, Marine One has carried every U.S. president and vice president.
“To bring in a new Marine helicopter, Deputy Chief Mike Jazzwicky initiated discussions that resulted in a partnership with the Presidential Helicopter Program,” noted Salia. “This was a collaborative effort involving Line [Alex] Ramthun and Chief Maintenance Officer Matt Cooper.”
The helicopter serves as a unique platform for the recently retired Marine fleet.
Reportedly, Marine One was equipped with specialized security features aimed at safeguarding national leaders. It possesses capabilities such as increased weight capacity and extended flight range without the need for refueling, as previously mentioned by sources.
“This is significant in the history of both the President and the Secret Service,” Salia commented.
The inclusion of this helicopter provides agents working on presidential details a chance to train in a hands-on, realistic setting.
“This enhances our basic special agent training,” Salia stated. “It’s a step forward in advancing the training resources at the Raleigh Training Center.”
