HMLA-167

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167
HMLA-167 squadron patch
Active15 March 1968 – present
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
TypeLight Attack Helicopter Squadron
RoleClose Air Support
Air interdiction
Assault Support
Part ofMarine Aircraft Group 29
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Air Station New River
Nickname(s)"Warriors"
Motto(s)Have Guns-Will Travel
Tail CodeTV
EngagementsVietnam War
Operation Praying Mantis
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Provide Comfort
Operation Provide Promise
Operation Southern Watch
Operation Deny Flight
Operation Joint Endeavor
Operation Silver Wake
Operation Iraqi Freedom
* Operation Vigilant Resolve
Operation Enduring Freedom
Commanders
Commanding OfficerLtCol Corey S. "Diablo" Healey
Aircraft flown
Attack helicopterAH-1T/W Sea Cobra/Super Cobra (1984–2020)
AH-1Z Viper (2018–)[1]
Utility helicopterUH-1E Iroquois (1968–1972)
Bell UH-1N Twin Huey (1972–2012)
UH-1Y Venom (2012–present)

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 (HMLA-167) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters. Known as the "Warriors", they are based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina and fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 29 (MAG-29) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW).

  1. ^ AirForces Monthly. Stamford, Lincolnshire, England: Key Publishing Ltd. January 2019. p. 17.