Sun Sets on the Gunrunners of HMLA-269: Deactivation Ceremony

Video by Sgt. Servante Coba

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

Dec. 9, 2022 | 5:31

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269 participate in a deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2022. HMLA-269 deactivated in accordance with Force Design 2030 after 51 years of service. HMLA-269 was a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

This B-roll footage contains the following: U.S. Marines conducting a pass and review; Col. Richard Joyce, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 29, addressing the audience; Lt. Col. Ralph Tompkins, commanding officer of HMLA-269, addressing the audience; and U.S. Marines case the squadron colors.

(U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Servante R. Coba)