Event Brief
White House helipad upgrade to enable Marine One shift
Filed: Jul 07, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: A Granite helipad at the White House will let Marine One operate there, allowing VH-3D Sea King retirement.
WHO: Trump
WHAT: Trump says the VH-92 maker is paying for a Granite White House helipad so Marine One can operate from it, enabling VH-3D Sea King retirement.
WHEN: Jul 06, 2026 at 8:32 PM ET
WHERE: White House, USA
WHY: The helipad is being provided so Marine One can operate from it, allowing the VH-3D Sea King to retire.
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