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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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Trees for Troops program returns for active-duty service members in Onslow County

12/03/2021 - https://www.wnct.com/news/military/trees-for-troops-program-returns-for-active-duty-service-members-in-onslow-county/

Toys For Tots still seeking donations

12/02/2021 - https://www.heraldbanner.com/news/local_news/toys-for-tots-still-seeking-donations/article_13752fc4-52fc-11ec-9ebf-ff3b58aa7623.html

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary

12/01/2021 - https://www.nbcsandiego.com/top-stories/marine-corps-recruit-depot-celebrates-100-year-anniversary/2805598/

South Colonie Stuffs the Bus to help the Marines complete its annual mission (w/photo gallery)

11/30/2021 - https://spotlightnews.com/towns/colonie/2021/11/29/south-colonie-stuffs-the-bus-to-help-the-marines-complete-its-annual-mission-w-photo-gallery/

Tyler veteran killed in Pearl Harbor attack to be recognized during 80th anniversary remembrance event

11/29/2021 - https://tylerpaper.com/news/local/tyler-veteran-killed-in-pearl-harbor-attack-to-be-recognized-during-80th-anniversary-remembrance-event/article_0d0c2666-4d60-11ec-90ca-ab0743ef3d68.amp.html