Dwyer Cobra Detachment Provides close-air tactical advantage
December 12, 2010 — A small detachment of AH-1W Super Cobra pilots and enlisted Marines stationed here, distanced from the main body of their squadron aboard Camp Leatherneck, work around the clock with few aircraft and limited manpower to provide immediate close air support for coalition and Afghan forces within the area.The Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron MORE
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‘Gunfighters’ holster weapons, transfer authority to ‘Vipers’
November 14, 2010 — In the crisp afternoon air on Nov. 14, the Marines of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), transferred authority to HMLA-169, 3rd MAW (Fwd).Lt. Col. Michael Moore, the commanding officer of HMLA-369, the “Gunfighters,” transferred authority to Lt. Col. Brendan Reilly, the commanding officer of HMLA-169, MORE
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Eye in sky provides overwatch for ground forces
September 28, 2010 — Afghan and coalition forces on the ground depend on a variety of aircraft to support their various missions here in Helmand province, but one type of aircraft is providing a unique capability no other can match.Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), uses the unmanned aerial MORE
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