HMLA-267
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 (HMLA-267) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and Bell UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters. Nicknamed the "Stingers", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).
| Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 | |
|---|---|
HMLA-267 Insignia | |
| Active | 15 February 1944 – 31 January 1946 15 December 1966 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Light/Attack squadron |
| Role | Close Air Support |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 39 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton |
| Nickname(s) | Stingers |
| Motto(s) | "Anytime Anywhere" |
| Tail Code | UV |
| Engagements | World War II * Battle of Iwo Jima Vietnam War Operation Restore Hope Operation Iraqi Freedom * 2003 invasion of Iraq *Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtCol Dana R. Howe |
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