U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Keith W. Bucklew, right, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and Sgt. Maj. Nicole Brooks, sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, MAG-13, 3rd MAW retire the colors for VMA-214 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, March, 25, 2022 As part of the transition from the AV-8B Harrier to the F-35B Lightning II, VMA-214 was re-designated as VMFA 214. The F-35B Lightning II is replacing the AV-8B Harrier to introduce unmatched capabilities to the Marine Corps. The F-35B Lightning II represents a leap forward in air dominance by providing the operational agility and tactical supremacy Marines need to provide expeditious and lethal support.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Ruiz)
Date Taken: | 03.25.2022 |
Date Posted: | 03.25.2022 19:09 |
Photo ID: | 7109853 |
VIRIN: | 220325-M-GQ845-1023 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 2.34 MB |
Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, ARIZONA, US |
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