Locate, attack and destroy surface targets, intercept and destroy enemy aircraft, and provide electronic warfare support. Lieutenant Colonel Patrick D. Bergman currently serves as the …

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA-242) is a United States Marine Corps squadron flying F-35B Lightning II STOVL Stealth Fighter. The squadron, known as the "Bats", is based at …

Today MAG-12 consists of one Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron, one Marine Wing Support Squadron, and four operational flying squadrons – a KC-130J Super Hercules squadron …

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA (AW)-242) is a United States Marine Corps squadron flying F/A-18D Hornets. The squadron, known as the "Bats", is based at …

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA (AW)-242) is a United States Marine Corps squadron flying F/A-18D Hornets. The squadron, known as the "Bats", is based at …

Commanding Officer VMFA-242 Lieutenant Colonel Mellman was born in New Haven and grew up in Guilford, CT. He graduated from the American University School for International Service …

VMA(AW)-242 flew missions in defense of Khe Sanh, and exploited the capabilities of the Intruder during Operation Rolling Thunder and interdiction missions along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Bats...

Dec 23, 2022 · MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan—Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA-242) announced a new motto, ‘Victory by Dawn,’ following a transition …

Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA-242) was originally activated as Marine Torpedo Bombing Squadron 242 on 1 July 1943. Upon activation, the Squadron was assigned …

Jun 25, 2010 · During the Vietnam War, Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 was known as the VMA (AW)-242 Batmen. At the end of the war, VMA (AW)-242 was recorded as …