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HMLA-167
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Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 (HMLA-167) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters. Known as the "Warriors", they are based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina and fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 29 (MAG-29) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW).
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Quick Facts Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Active ...
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 | |
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Active | 15 March 1968 – present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Light Attack Helicopter Squadron |
Role | Close Air Support Air interdiction Assault Support |
Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 29 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station New River |
Nickname(s) | "Warriors" |
Motto(s) | Have Guns-Will Travel |
Tail Code | TV |
Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Praying Mantis Operation Desert Storm Operation Provide Comfort Operation Provide Promise Operation Southern Watch Operation Deny Flight Operation Joint Endeavor Operation Silver Wake Operation Iraqi Freedom * Operation Vigilant Resolve Operation Enduring Freedom |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | LtCol Corey S. "Diablo" Healey |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack helicopter | AH-1T/W Sea Cobra/Super Cobra (1984–2020) AH-1Z Viper (2018–)[1] |
Utility helicopter | UH-1E Iroquois (1968–1972) Bell UH-1N Twin Huey (1972–2012) UH-1Y Venom (2012–present) |
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