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AL ASAD, Iraq (Aug. 18, 2005) -- Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 arrived here recently to continue the combat support mission HML/A-269 has executed for the last six months. Flying AH-1W Super Cobras and UH-1N Hueys, the unit is here to provide offensive air support, utilities support and armed escort to Multi-National Forces–West and the Marines on the ground. “The ‘Warriors’ are ready,” said Lt. Col. Lawrence E. Killmeier, HML/A-167 commanding officer and native of Knoxville, Tenn. “We’re living up to our mantra - have guns, will travel - we’re here and we brought our guns.” Familiar with Al Asad...