HMLA-469
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 (HMLA-469) was a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1 SuperCobra and AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters. The squadron was last headquartered at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton in Southern California and fell under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW). The squadron was commissioned on 30 June 2009 and decommissioned on 16 December 2022.
| Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 | |
|---|---|
HMLA-469's insignia | |
| Active | 30 June 2009–16 December 2022 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Marine Corps |
| Type | Light attack squadron |
| Role | |
| Size | c. 350 Marines |
| Part of | N/A |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton |
| Nickname(s) | "Vengeance" |
| Motto(s) | Attack with vengeance! |
| Tail Code | SE |
| Engagements | US War in Afghanistan Camp Bastion attack |
| Website | Official website |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Michael Piacente |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack helicopter | |
| Utility helicopter | UH-1Y Venom |
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