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Revision as of 16:23, 20 November 2009
| Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 | |
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 HMLA-467 insignia | |
| Active | October 23, 2008 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Light Attack squadron |
| Role | Close air support Utility |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 29 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point |
| Nickname(s) | Sabers |
| Motto(s) | "Constans in Factum" "Steady in Action" |
| Tail Code | CA |
| Mascot(s) | Rattlesnake |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtCol Craig H. Streeter[1] |
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 (HMLA-467) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopters and UH-1N Twin Huey utility helicopters. The squadron, nicknamed the "Sabers", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina (until it is moved to Marine Corps Air Station New River in 2014) and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 29 (MAG-29) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). The squadron's aircraft markings are grey & white stripes (AKA "Tube Sock") on the aircraft tail to replicate the tail markings on a Diamondback Rattlesnake and the markings on the lighthouses in North Carolina.
The stand-up of HMLA-467 is part of the Commandant’s plan to “grow the force” to better meet the demands of the Long War and the complexities of an evolving global threat.[2] They were activated in October 2008.[3][4][5]
Mission
Provide offensive air support, utility support, armed escort and airborne supporting arms coordination during naval expeditionary operations or joint and combined operations.
History
HMLA-467 began as a cadre in April 2008, and began to stand up using aircraft from the reserve squadron HMLA-775, which was concurrently deactivated.[6] During September 2008, pilots and aircrew from HMLA-467 received their first aircraft from HMLA-775 and flew them to Cherry Point for the squadron's activation ceremony on October 23, 2008,[3] becoming the first HMLA to be activated in 37 years.
Fifteen weeks later, in January, HMLA-467 supported Marine Aircraft Group 31 at Exercise Southern Fury. In March of that year, the squadron participated in Mojave Viper. Later that year in September and October, HMLA-467 supported WTI 10-01 and Enhanced Mojave Viper (EMV) 16-09. In addition on October 1st, the one year anniversary of the squadron, HMLA-467 reached Full Operational Capability (FOC).
See also
- United States Marine Corps Aviation
- List of active United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons
- I <3 HMLA 467
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
- ^ "FY08 LIEUTENANT COLONEL COMMAND SCREENING BOARD RESULTS". United States Marine Corps. 2008-08-02. Retrieved 2008-07-13.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Wilson, D.R. (2008-08-19). "Helicopter units to be activated in October at Cherry Point". www.enctoday.com. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b LCpl Payne, Doug M. (30 October 2008). "New Cobra, Huey Squadron Stands Up" (PDF). The Windsock. United States Marine Corps. pp. p1. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
{{cite news}}:|pages=has extra text (help) - ^ Barton, Mike (2008-07-10). "Helicopters bring new training to MCAS Cherry Point". United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 2008-07-13.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ LtGen John Castellaw (2007). "2007 Marine Aviation Plan" (PDF). Headquarters Marine Corps. Retrieved 2008-07-13.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ LCpl Atchue, Michael (Sept 11, 2008). "Deactivation ceremony brings Coyotes together one final time". United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
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