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HMLA-773
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Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 (HMLA-773) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and Bell UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters. The squadron is based at Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst, NJ and Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 49 (MAG-49) and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW).
Quick Facts Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Active ...
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 | |
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![]() HMLA-773 Insignia | |
Active | September 1958 - 31 August 1962 15 April 1968 - September 1969 1 September 1971 - present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Light/Attack squadron |
Role | Close Air Support Assault Support Air interdiction Aerial Reconnaissance |
Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 49 4th Marine Aircraft Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans |
Nickname(s) | "Red Dogs" |
Motto(s) | "Fit Via Vi"[1] "Strength is the Way" |
Tail Code | MP / MN (MM/WG Det. A) |
Mascot(s) | Red Dogs |
Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Carl Heim |
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