HMLA-775
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775 (HMLA-775) is a reserve United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and Bell UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters. The squadron was reactivated from cadre status on 1 Oct 2016 and is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 41 (MAG-41) and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW).
| Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775 | |
|---|---|
HMLA-775 insignia | |
| Active |
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| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Light/Attack squadron |
| Role | Close air support Assault support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 41 4th Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton |
| Nickname(s) | Coyotes |
| Tail Code | WR |
| Mascot(s) | Coyote |
| Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom * Operation Vigilant Resolve |
The detachment/squadron team functioned in the same manner as that of its active duty counterparts minus the regular overseas deployments. To enhance the squadron's readiness and demonstrate its versatility, HMLA-775 also participated in anti-drug operations in conjunction with federal agencies in locations such as Key West, Florida, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Nassau, South America, California, Klamath Oregon and Jamaica.