HMLA-269
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 (HMLA-269) was a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters. Also known as "The Gunrunners", the squadron was based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina and fell under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 29 (MAG-29) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW).
| Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 | |
|---|---|
The Gunrunner's new insignia | |
| Active | 22 February 1971 – 9 December 2022 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | light attack helicopter squadron |
| Role | Close air support Air interdiction Assault support Utility support |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 29 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station New River |
| Nickname(s) | The Gunrunners, Lawmen (callsign) |
| Motto(s) | "The First and the Finest", "Protect the Innocent, Punish the Guilty" |
| Tail Code | HF |
| Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | LtCol Jens "Merica" Gilbertson |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack helicopter | AH-1J/T/W/Z Sea Cobra/Super Cobra/Viper (1971–present) |
| Utility helicopter | UH-1N/Y Twin Huey/Venom (1980s-present) |
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