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In addition, over 920 combat flight missions had been supported, all mishap-free, according to Maj. John R. Bowen, maintenance officer, HMLA-169, and a native of Carlsbad, Calif. Pendleton helicopter squadrons transfer authority in May 19, 2011 Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 (HMLA-169) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and UH-1Y Huey utility helicopters. HMLA-169 HMLA-267 HMLA-369 HMLA-469 VMM-364 VMM-164 HMLAT-303 MALS-39 MACG-38. MTACS 38 MWCS-38 MASS-3 3D LAAD BN MACS-1 MWSG-37. MWSS-371 MWSS-372 MWSS-374 MWHS-3 3rd MAW Band Resources. Career / Manpower I Marine Expeditionary Force MARADMINs Marine Corps Orders & Directives NCIS Reporting Procedures SAPR News. Press Releases HMLA-169 Vipers activated 30 September 1971 at Camp Pendleton as HMA-169 and assigned to Detachment, MAG-16. Reassigned during September 1978 to MAG-39. Redesignated 1 October 1986 as HMLA-169. During the 1970s and 80s the squadron was involved in the Unit Deployment Program, deploying to Okinawa for 6 month periods. On 1 October 1986, the re-designated HMLA-169 received 12 UH-1N Hueys, increasing the Vipers' capabilities commensurate with the needs of the Marine Air Ground Task Force.
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What we did today was hot refueling. We can leave the aircraft running while we fuel, getting us ready to get back in the fight,” said 1st Lt. David W. Few, a UH-1Y Venom copilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Air Wing. Galan, a native of Houston, Texas, is a crew chief with HMLA-169.
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ANA San Diego Squadron Visits HMLA-169 August 4, 2008 HMLA-169 "Vipers" "We hate each other -- but we hate you more" The squadron's mission is to provide combat assault helicopter support and attack helicopter fire support and fire support coordination for aerial and ground forces during amphibious operations and subsequent operations ashore. Marines HMLA-169 Vipers Test Their UH-1Y Venom Sep 22, 2015 UH-1 USMC HMLA-169 "Vipers" Skin Pack - Digital Combat