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U.S. Marines present colors during the change of command and re-designation of VMFA(AW)-242 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 16. - U.S. Marines present colors during the change of command and re-designation of VMFA(AW)-242 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 16.

Second F-35B Squadron Officially Established In Indo-Pacific Region With The Redesignation Of VMFA-242

On October 16, Marine Aircraft Group 12 re-designated Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 as part of the Marine Corps’ ongoing transition process from legacy F/A-18 Hornet aircraft to the newer 5th generation F-35B Lightning II. This transition is in accordance with mutual agreements between the U.S. and the Government of Japan, and occurred on schedule per the annual Marine Corps aviation plan...

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Koa Moana 25 delivers medical aid, support ahead of Palau’s Pacific Mini Games

7/02/2025 - https://islandtimes.org/koa-moana-25-delivers-medical-aid-support-ahead-of-palaus-pacific-mini-games/

U.S. Marine Corps demonstrates HIMARS mobility and firepower during BALTOPS 25 exercise

6/27/2025 - https://defence-industry.eu/u-s-marine-corps-demonstrates-himars-mobility-and-firepower-during-baltops-25-exercise/

Marine’s lifesaving actions earn her an achievement medal

6/25/2025 - https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2025/06/23/marines-lifesaving-actions-earn-her-an-achievement-medal/

Marine Museum marks the Corps’ 250th anniversary with new art exhibition

6/23/2025 - https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2025-06-22/marine-corps-museum-art-exhibition-18166729.html

Camp Pendleton Marines do more training with drones as the technology advances

6/18/2025 - https://www.ocregister.com/2025/06/13/camp-pendleton-marines-do-more-training-with-drones-as-the-technology-advances/