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    First Harrier squadron transitions to F-35Bs

    First Harrier squadron transitions to F-35Bs

    Photo By Sgt. Harley Robinson | An AV-8B Harrier pilot and an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter pilot return...... read more read more

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, AZ, UNITED STATES

    06.30.2016

    Story by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson 

    Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

    Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211 re-designated to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, June 30.

    The re-designation marks the first time an AV-8B Harrier squadron transitioned to an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter squadron, becoming the second F-35 squadron in the United States Marine Corps.
    During the ceremony, Lt. Col. William Maples relinquished command of the transitioning squadron to Lt. Col. Chad Vaughn.

    “The Marines are really what makes this aircraft special,” said Vaughn. “Their hard work, effort and dedication are what really make this aircraft awesome, so I’m humbled to be working with them and proud to lead them.”

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    Date Taken: 06.30.2016
    Date Posted: 06.30.2016 21:10
    Story ID: 202953
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, AZ, US
    Hometown: YUMA, AZ, US

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