Sgt. Benjamin Hebert, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 (HMLA-469), based out of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., observes and verifies hits as Sgt. Daniel O’Niel, an aerial observer, fires a GAU-21 machine gun from a UH-1Y “Venom,” during exercise “Scorpion Fire,” at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Friday, Feb. 5, 2016.
During this deployment, HMLA-269 also became the first squadron to deploy the new Night Targeting System on all of its Cobras; effectively adding increased combat compatibility to the forward deployed forces. Being Named the HML/A-269 Squadron of the Year rewarded the squadrons hard efforts that year. As of April 2012, HMLA-267 transitioned completely from the AH-1W to the AH-1Z Viper, ending their decades long usage of the Whiskey. HMLA-267 was the first HMLA to completely transition to the AH-1Z and the UH-1Y. In March 2017, HMLA-267 was presented the John P. Giguere Award for the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron of the Year for 2017. UH-1Y from HMLA-367 first combat deployment, 13-Nov-09 : CAMP BASTION, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan by Lance Cpl. Samuel A. Nasso, Marine Aircraft Group 40 - The sound of four blade rotors echoes across the Helmand sky, as the UH-1Y Huey helicopter made its first combat deployment with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Dec 19, 2009 · Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 hold an end-of-mission ceremony at their headquarters building aboard Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 15, 2009. After six years in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, HMLA-269 was the last Marine offensive air support asset in Iraq. Apr 07, 2017 · HMLA-269 (-), MAG-26 27Mar05–17Aug05 HMLA-369 03Oct05–05Feb06 HMLA-775, MAG-46, 4th MAW 27Mar05–03Oct05 Jun 16, 2016 · In the days to come, most of the Marines and sailors will work only a short drive from where their hangar once was, down the road at HMLA-167 and HMLA-269. “Every Marine is an essential part of the team,” Moore said. “Innovation and adaptability played a huge part in this squadron’s success.”
Jan 27, 2017 · The Marines at HMLA-269 will miss Marr-Gaye, but are excited for the change in sergeants major. "Sgt. Maj. Marr-Gaye cared for Marines, she took a lot of time for Marines especially junior Marines whenever they had a question and I’m going to miss (her)," said Sgt. Vasel Mitteff, flight line mechanic for HMLA-269.
The Marines at HMLA-269 will miss Marr-Gaye, but are excited for the change in sergeants major. "Sgt. Maj. Marr-Gaye cared for Marines, she took a lot of time for Marines especially junior Marines whenever they had a question and I’m going to miss (her)," said Sgt. Vasel Mitteff, flight line mechanic for HMLA-269. "Sgt. Maj. Mar 21, 2017 · One round at a time: HMLA-269 Marine leads by example Cpl. Cade Mierstice stands among aircraft on a flight line during cold weather training aboard Ft. Drum, N.Y., Mar. 11, 2017. After being an avid competitor in wrestling, he chose to join the Marine Corps because he did not want to settle for anything short of the finest. HMLA 269, about 4.5" More Information More Information * * Related Products ‹ › Add to Cart. Wish List Compare. Quickview. Top Gun Jacket 2. $799.00 $895.00. Add
HMLA-169 deployed again in the summer of 2004 to support the second iteration of OIF. During this deployment they provided close air support during the Battle of Najaf and Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah. The squadron is configured with 18 AH-1W SuperCobras and 9 UH-1Y SuperHueys.
During the training event, HMLA-269 utilized a 90 foot rope to allow Marines training with EOTG to fast-rope to the ground below the aircraft safely. When conducting these types of insertions a 90 During this time, he held the billets of Schedule Writer, S-4b Officer, Quality Assurance Officer, and Future Operations Officer/Pilot Training Officer. During this time he also deployed to OIF from September 2007-March 2008 (deployed with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 42, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Naval Air During this deployment, HMLA-269 also became the first squadron to deploy the new Night Targeting System on all of its Cobras; effectively adding increased combat compatibility to the forward deployed forces. Being Named the HML/A-269 Squadron of the Year rewarded the squadrons hard efforts that year. Jan 27, 2017 · The Marines at HMLA-269 will miss Marr-Gaye, but are excited for the change in sergeants major. "Sgt. Maj. Marr-Gaye cared for Marines, she took a lot of time for Marines especially junior Marines whenever they had a question and I’m going to miss (her)," said Sgt. Vasel Mitteff, flight line mechanic for HMLA-269. View photos about training, new technology, aviation and more from around the Marine Corps, and download high quality images. Feb 09, 2016 · U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269 conduct a night systems certification live-fire exercise, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 2, 2016. HLMA-269 conducted the exercise in USMC HMLA 267 SQUADRON WOODEN DEPLOYMENT PLAQUE. This United States Marine Corps (USMC) HMLA 267 squadron wooden deployment is hand carved from solid mahogany and then hand painted or varnished. All of our deployment plaques are given three coats of clear lacquer to guard again tarnishing over the years.