VMFA-251
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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 (VMFA-251) was a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. Known as the "Thunderbolts", the squadron was deactivated on 23 April 2020. If current plans hold, the squadron is to be re-activated by 2025 as a F-35C Lightning II and based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.
Quick Facts Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, Active ...
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 | |
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Country | United States |
Branch | USMC |
Type | Fighter/Attack |
Role | Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance |
Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 31 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort |
Nickname(s) | Thunderbolts Lucifer's Messengers (WWII - 1945) |
Motto(s) | "Custos Caelorum" "Guardians of the Sky" "Squadron of Firsts" |
Tail Code | DW |
Mascot(s) | Thunderbolt |
Engagements | World War II * Battle of Guadalcanal * Philippines campaign (1944–45) Korean War Cold War Operation Deny Flight Operation Provide Promise Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom * 2003 invasion of Iraq |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | LtCol Roy J. Nicka |
Sergeant Major | SgtMaj Artie D. Martinez |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | AD-4 Skyraider |
Fighter | F4F Wildcat F4U Corsair FJ-3 Fury F8U Crusader F-4 Phantom II F/A-18A/C Hornet |
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