HMLA-169
| Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 | |
|---|---|
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 insignia | |
| Active | 30 September 1971 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Light/Attack squadron |
| Role | |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 39 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton |
| Nickname(s) | "Vipers" |
| Motto(s) | "On time. On target. Professional throughout." "We hate each other, but we hate you more.” “Hate or die." |
| Tail Code | SN |
| Mascot(s) | Bak-Bak |
| Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Restore Hope Operation Iraqi Freedom * 2003 invasion of Iraq * Battle of Najaf * Operation Phantom Fury Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtCol Joel E. "LTJ" Croskey |
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 Venom utility helicopters. 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).