HMLA-467

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Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467
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HMLA-467 insignia
ActiveOctober 23, 2008 – June 16, 2016
Country United States
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeLight 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 OfficerLtCol. David B. Moore
Executive OfficerMaj. Steven R. Thompson
Sergeant MajorSgtMaj. 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)

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.

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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]

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 October 23, 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 October 1, 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 HMH-461 as part of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit in order to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster response in support of Operation Unified Response following the 2010 Haiti earthquake. In 2010 HMLA-467 Det A attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and supported HADR operations in Pakistan as well as combat operations in Afghanistan and Libya. In 2011 HMLA-467 Det B was the first east coast HMLA to support the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit attaching to 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 June 16, 2016. [6] [7]

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:

StreamerAwardYear(s)Additional Info
Streamer NDS.PNG National Defense Service Streamer 2008–2016 War on Terrorism
Streamer gwotS.PNG Global War on Terrorism Service Streamer 2008–2016
Streamer AFE.PNG Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamer 2010–2016

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References

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  1. ↑ Wilson, D.R. (2008-08-19). "Helicopter units to be activated in October at Cherry Point". www.enctoday.com. Archived from the original on 2008-11-22. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
  2. 1 2 LCpl Payne, Doug M. (30 October 2008). "New Cobra, Huey Squadron Stands Up" (PDF). The Windsock. United States Marine Corps. p. 1. Retrieved 2008-11-02.[ permanent dead link ]
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  4. ↑ LtGen John Castellaw (2007). "2007 Marine Aviation Plan" (PDF). Headquarters Marine Corps. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-06-25. Retrieved 2008-07-13.{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. ↑ "After partnering to disrupt trafficking, Detachment Martillo departs Guatemala". United States Marine Corps Flagship. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  6. ↑ McDonald, Lance Corporal Preston (June 16, 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 (Sep 11, 2008). "Deactivation ceremony brings Coyotes together one final time". United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 2008-10-18. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
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