| Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 | |
|---|---|
 HMLA-469's insignia | |
| Active | 30 June 2009–16 December 2022[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Marine Corps |
| Type | Light attack squadron |
| Role | |
| Size | c. 350 Marines[1] |
| Part of | N/A |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton |
| Nickname(s) | "Vengeance"[1] |
| Motto(s) | Attack with vengeance![2] |
| Tail Code | SE[1] |
| Engagements | US War in Afghanistan Camp Bastion attack |
| Website | Official website |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtCol Greg "Yeti" Watten[3] |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack helicopter | |
| Utility helicopter | UH-1Y Venom |
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.[1]
- ^ a b c d e "3rd Marine Aircraft Wing > Units > MAG-39 > HMLA-469 > History". 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ Piacente, Michael (16 October 2017). "HMLA-469 Commander's Policy Statement" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 October 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ "Lieutenant Colonel Greg "Yeti" Watten > 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing > LeadersView". 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
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