Official HMLA-269 Gunrunners UH-1N & AH-1W Patches Dustoff the "Checkmates" (also known as

the "Checkmates" (also known as "Brutus")

The Bell AH-1 Cobra holds the distinction of being the world's first purpose-built attack helicopter

and maintain the readiness to establish air support coordination from austere

the pistol qualification is an additional skill that rounds out their overall weapons proficiency

USS Boxer veterans and active duty crew

Official HMLA-269 Gunrunners UH-1N & AH-1W Patches Dustoff the "Checkmates" (also known asOfficial HMLA 269 Gunrunners UH 1N & AH 1W Patches USMC Light Attack Helicopter Squadron Heritage Embroidered Patches Gunrunners HMLA 269 UH 1N and AH 1W legacy aircraft. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 (HMLA 269), the "Gunrunners," operated the UH 1N Twin Huey and AH 1W Super Cobra from MCAS New River under MAG 29 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. These patches honor the legacy airframes that the Gunrunners flew before transitioning to