HMLA-367

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 (HMLA-367) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters. Originally commissioned during World War II, the squadron participated in combat operations on Peleliu and Okinawa. Reactivated during the Vietnam War, the squadron has served during numerous conflicts since. 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 367
HMLA-367 insignia
Active
  • 1 December 1943 – 20 August 1949
  • 1 August 1966 – 22 April 2022
  • 16 December 2022 – Present
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
TypeLight Attack
RoleClose air support
Air interdiction
Aerial reconnaissance
Garrison/HQMCAS Camp Pendleton
Nickname(s)Scarface
Oakgate (Vietnam War)
Motto(s)"When you are out of Scarface, you are out of guns" (Vietnam)
"Hieu Duuc" ("Can Do" VMO-3) "Hover Cover"
Tail CodeVT
Mascot(s)"Venom" the Snake
Anniversaries1 December 1943
EngagementsWorld War II
* Battle of Peleliu
* Battle of Okinawa
Vietnam War
*Operation Dewey Canyon
*Operation Lam Son 719
* Operation Eagle Pull
* Operation Frequent Wind
Gulf War
Operation Iraqi Freedom
* Second Battle of Fallujah
Operation Enduring Freedom
* Operation Moshtarak
Commanders
Current
commander		LtCol Gregory "Yeti" Watten
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