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Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467
UH-1Y Venom
(2013–2016)

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 (HMLA-467) was a

Diamondback Rattlesnake
and the markings on the lighthouses in North Carolina.

The stand-up of HMLA-467 was part of the

Long War and the complexities of an evolving global threat.[1] They were activated in October 2008.[2][3][4]

Mission

Support the

Marine Air-Ground Task Force
commander by providing offensive air support, utility support, armed escort and airborne supporting arms coordination, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint or 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. During September 2008, pilots and aircrew from HMLA-467 received their first aircraft from HMLA-775 and flew them to MCAS Cherry Point for the squadron's activation ceremony on 23 October 2008,[2] 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.

During the months of September and October 2009, the Sabers supported Enhanced Mojave Viper (EMV) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. During this exercise the Sabers executed day/night close air support, FAC(A), Escort, Command and Control, SCAR/AR, and weapons delivery training, flying 74 total sorties. During Mojave Viper, on 1 October, the one-year anniversary of the squadron, HMLA-467 reached Full Operational Capability (FOC).

In January 2010, a detachment of UH-1N Hueys deployed with

HMM-265 (REIN) and supporting exercises such as PHIBLEX. In 2014, a detachment of UH-1N Hueys along with 1st Lt Eric Ducommun deployed to Retalhuleu Guatemala in support of Operation Martillo.[5]

As a result of force structure reductions, HMLA-467 was deactivated on 16 June 2016.[6][7]

Gallery

  • The colorguard of HMLA-467 during its activation ceremony in 2008.
    The colorguard of HMLA-467 during its activation ceremony in 2008.
  • The first AH-1W of HMLA-467 to land at MCAS Cherry Point, October 2008.
    The first AH-1W of HMLA-467 to land at MCAS Cherry Point, October 2008.
  • Marines of HMLA-467 carry ordnance during Mojave Viper operations, Twenty-nine Palms, CA.
    Marines of HMLA-467 carry ordnance during Mojave Viper operations, Twenty-nine Palms, CA.
  • UH-1N Huey from HMLA-467 prepares to touch down on the USS Bataan (LHD-5).
    UH-1N Huey from HMLA-467 prepares to touch down on the USS Bataan (LHD-5).
  • A HMLA-467 UH-1N Huey flies into Prescott, AZ.
    A HMLA-467 UH-1N Huey flies into Prescott, AZ.
  • Casing of the Colors during the HMLA-467 deactivation ceremony.
    Casing of the Colors during the HMLA-467 deactivation ceremony.

Unit Awards

A unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. Members of the unit who participated in said actions are allowed to wear on their uniforms the awarded unit citation. HMLA-467 has been presented with the following awards:

Streamer Award Year(s) Additional Info
National Defense Service Streamer 2008–2016
War on Terrorism
Global War on Terrorism Service Streamer 2008–2016
Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamer 2010–2016

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467.

References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
  1. ^ Wilson, D.R. (19 August 2008). "Helicopter units to be activated in October at Cherry Point". www.enctoday.com. Archived from the original on 22 November 2008. Retrieved 20 August 2008.
  2. ^ a b LCpl Payne, Doug M. (30 October 2008). "New Cobra, Huey Squadron Stands Up" (PDF). The Windsock. United States Marine Corps. p. 1. Retrieved 2 November 2008.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Barton, Mike (10 July 2008). "Helicopters bring new training to MCAS Cherry Point". United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 14 July 2008. Retrieved 13 July 2008.
  4. ^ LtGen John Castellaw (2007). "2007 Marine Aviation Plan" (PDF). Headquarters Marine Corps. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 June 2008. Retrieved 13 July 2008.
  5. ^ "After partnering to disrupt trafficking, Detachment Martillo departs Guatemala". United States Marine Corps Flagship. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
  6. ^ McDonald, Lance Corporal Preston (16 June 2016). "Pass in review: HMLA-467 deactivates after 8-year service". Defense Video Imagery Distribution System. Department of Defense. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  7. ^ LCpl Atchue, Michael (11 September 2008). "Deactivation ceremony brings Coyotes together one final time". United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 18 October 2008. Retrieved 2 November 2008.

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