HMLA-467
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Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 (HMLA-467) was a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopters and UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters. The squadron, nicknamed the "Sabers", was based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina and was 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 on the aircraft tail to replicate the tail markings on a Diamondback Rattlesnake and the markings on the lighthouses in North Carolina.
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 | |
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Active | 23 October 2008 – 16 June 2016 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Light Attack Helicopter Squadron |
Role | Close air support Utility Command and Control Assault Support |
Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 29 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station New River |
Nickname(s) | Sabers |
Motto(s) | "Constans in Factum" "Steady in Action" |
Tail Code | CA |
Mascot(s) | Rattlesnake |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | LtCol. David B. Moore |
Executive Officer | Maj. Steven R. Thompson |
Sergeant Major | SgtMaj. John M. Kennedy |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack helicopter | AH-1W Super Cobra (2008–2016) |
Utility helicopter | UH-1N Twin Huey (2008–2013) UH-1Y Venom (2013–2016) |
The stand-up of HMLA-467 was 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.[1] They were activated in October 2008.[2][3][4]