Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 767
HML-767
In 1990, after 32 years of home service with the Marine Corps Reserve, HML-767 was activated and attached to MAG-26 for service in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. In 1994 HML-767 was deactivated and reorganized to form HMLA-775, Detachment A.
LINEAGE
Activated 15 September 1958 at New Orleans, LA, as MARINE HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SQUADRON 767 (HMR-767).
Redesignated 1 April 1962 as MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 767 (HMM-767).
Redesignated 15 December 1977 as MARINE LIGHT HELICOPTER SQUADRON 767 (HML-767).
Deactivated 1 August 1994.
(Aircraft and some personnel formed HMLA-775, Det A)
UNIT HONORS
NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER
MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER with 1 bronze star
- Nicknames: "Nomads"
- ID Code: 7X 1958-68*; 5X
1968-72*; MM 1972-94 *Station Code: 7X/5X -
New Orleans, LA
- Aircraft: HSS (SH-34); HUP (UH-25); CH-46A/D; UH-1E/N
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