Mar 21, 2017 · Snow or shine: HMLA-269 Marines take to the frigid skies Cpl. Landon Cheek watches the skies from the inside a UH-1Y Venom during cold weather operations over Fort Drum, N.Y., March 10, 2017. The training, which began March 8 and will continue until March 20, involves learning how to deal with the challenges that come with working in cold, and

In December 1977 HMLA-269 took delivery of the first AH-1T (TOW) Cobra. The Squadron opened a new era of attack helicopter aviation in 1979 by being the first Marine Corps squadron to fire the TOW anti-tank missile from an airborne platform. From that day, HML/A-269 has not surrendered the lead in developing a wide range of new anti-armor tactics. HMLA-269 welcomes new sergeant major | RotoVue: New River The Marines at HMLA-269 will miss Marr-Gaye, but are excited for the change in sergeants major. "Sgt. Maj. Marr-Gaye cared for Marines, she took a lot of time for Marines especially junior Marines whenever they had a question and I’m going to miss (her)," said Sgt. Vasel Mitteff, flight line mechanic for HMLA-269… HMLA-167 celebrates 45 years of warfighting > Marine Corps Apr 11, 2013 USMC HMLA-269 GUNRUNNERS PATCH | eBay Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for USMC HMLA-269 GUNRUNNERS PATCH at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

May 28, 2020 · Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 Postal Service Center Box 21022 Jacksonville, NC 28545-1022 Commercial: (910) 449-5366 DSN: 752-5366 Unit Voting Officer Capt Nieusma (910) 449-5506 HMLA-269 Intranet *CAC Required

HMLA-269) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopters and UH-1N Huey utility helicopters. Also known as the "Gunrunners", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station New River , North Carolina and is attached to Marine Aircraft Group 29 (MAG-29), 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). Oct 10, 2016 · The Gunrunners then made history again in 1979 by being the first Marine Squadron to fire a TOW missile from an airborne platform. In the early 1980s, HMA-269 received its first UH-1N Hueys, and as a permanent composite squadron was redesignated HMLA-269. HMLA-269 Det attached to HMM-263(R) aboard Nassau. †Bataan deployed with a portion of HMH-464 embarked and Kearsarge with VMA-223(-) aboard. After arrival in the Arabian Gulf in February, HMH-464 was consolidated aboard Kearsarge and VMA-223(-) joined VMA-542 aboard Bataan. ††The HMLA-269 Det crossdecked from Saipan to Kearsarge at the Mar 21, 2017 · Snow or shine: HMLA-269 Marines take to the frigid skies Cpl. Landon Cheek watches the skies from the inside a UH-1Y Venom during cold weather operations over Fort Drum, N.Y., March 10, 2017. The training, which began March 8 and will continue until March 20, involves learning how to deal with the challenges that come with working in cold, and

MCAS New River Directory - HMLA-269

May 28, 2020 History HMLA-269 History: HMLA-269 was formed at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina on 22 February 1971 and activated on 1 July 1971 as the Marine Corps first designated Attack Helicopter squadron. Equipped with the AH-1J Sea Cobra, HMA-269s mission was to provide close-in fire support during aerial and ground escort operations during