In the spring of 1957, the Squadron received the Marine Corps' first F4D Skyrays and were designated VMF(AW)-115. After flying Skyrays longer than any other squadron, VMF(AW)-l15 was...

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 (VMFA-115) was a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. Officially nicknamed the "Silver Eagles" and on occasion Joe's Jokers after their first commanding officer Major Joe Foss , the squadron was last based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort , South Carolina and fell under the command of Marine ...

In December 1949, VMF-115 became the first Marine Corps squadron to receive a full complement of Grumman F9F-2 Panther jet fighters and, during November 1950, was first to serve aboard a carrier, qualifying all 18 pilots without incident aboard the USS Roosevelt.

The superior work of VMFA-115 during 1970.197 1 was recognized when it received the prestigious Robert M. Hanson Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron of the Year Trophy. This award recognized the ...

Mar 30, 2022 · The “Silver Eagles” of the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 redeployed from here, March 23, 2022. During their three month stint, the VMFA-115 deployed a squadron of F/A-18 Hornets and support personnel to improve the ability of forces to move fluidly across the theater and show U.S. and coalition resolve in the region.

VMF-115 distinguished itself during the battle of Leyte Gulf, during the 8th U.S. Army's landings at Mindanao, Philippines, and in the Sulu Archipelago region providing close air...

Oct 11, 2016 · An F/A-18 Hornet from VMFA-115 on a train-ingfliht at Marine Corps Air Station Beau-fort, South Carolina, in 1986. The squadron's identifying insignia, a Silver Eagle, is clearly visible on the...

Mar 18, 2010 · MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 returned to its home base Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C. March 11 after completing a six-month deployment...

Sep 28, 2023 · U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 depart from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 28, 2023. VMFA-115 is set to return to their home air station of...

Nov 21, 2023 · Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 (VMFA-115) ‘Silver Eagles’ departed Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni in Japan on September 28, marking the conclusion of a six-month Unit Deployment Program (UDP) tour in the Indo-Pacific region with …