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VMFA-242 in Resolute Dragon 24

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 participate in bilateral and joint flight operations while supporting exercise Resolute Dragon (RD) 24 in Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, from July 28 to Aug. 2, 2024. RD24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chloe Johnson)

July 30, 2024

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VMFA-242 in Resolute Dragon 24

July 30, 2024 | 1:18

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VMFA-242 in Resolute Dragon 24

July 30, 2024 | 1:18

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Ice-Cold, VMFA-242 Conducts Water Survival Training

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 participated in water survival training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 8, 2024. VMFA-242 participated in winter water survival training as part of their annual back in the saddle program to keep pilots and aircrew proficient in water survival training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

Jan. 8, 2024

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Ice-Cold, VMFA-242 Conducts Water Survival Training

Jan. 8, 2024 | 0:58

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Ice-Cold, VMFA-242 Conducts Water Survival Training

Jan. 8, 2024 | 0:58

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From VMFA-242, Happy Holidays to You!

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Thomas Swanson, an F-35B Lightning II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, reads and answers questions sent from Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, at Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 19, 2023. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Marines of VMFA-242!

Dec. 19, 2023

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From VMFA-242, Happy Holidays to You!

Dec. 19, 2023 | 4:04

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From VMFA-242, Happy Holidays to You!

Dec. 19, 2023 | 4:04

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VMFA-242 and VMFA-121 Partner Up at Misawa AFB

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 conduct maintenance on F-35B Lightning II aircraft with VMFA-242 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 13, 2023. Based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, squadrons of Marine Aircraft Group 12 operate throughout the Indo-Pacific region to improve squadron readiness and exercise joint capabilities with the U.S. Air Force and allied powers. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Isabella R. Mancini)

Sept. 13, 2023

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VMFA-242 and VMFA-121 Partner Up at Misawa AFB

Sept. 13, 2023 | 1:00

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VMFA-242 and VMFA-121 Partner Up at Misawa AFB

Sept. 13, 2023 | 1:00

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Korea Flying Training 2023

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, VMFA-115, U.S. Air Force 8th Fighter Wing, USAF 25th Fighter Squadron, and various Republic of Korea Air Force units participate in Fiscal Year 2023 Korea Flying Training at Gwanju Air Base, ROK, April 27, 2023. KFT 23 is a combined training event focused on tactical execution of combat missions to maintain military readiness and is part of the ROK-U.S. alliance’s routine, annual training program. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ryan Ulibarri)

April 27, 2023

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Korea Flying Training 2023

April 27, 2023 | 2:29

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Korea Flying Training 2023

April 27, 2023 | 2:29

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KFT23: 4th and 5th Gen aircraft arrive to South Korea

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, F/A-18 Hornet aircraft with VMFA-115, and U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, arrive for the Fiscal Year 2023 Korea Flying Training at Gwangju AB, ROK, April 14, 2023. KFT 23 is a combined training event focused on tactical execution of combat missions to maintain military readiness and is part of the ROK-U.S. alliance’s routine, annual training program. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ryan Ulibarri)

April 14, 2023

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KFT23: 4th and 5th Gen aircraft arrive to South Korea

April 14, 2023 | 1:00

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KFT23: 4th and 5th Gen aircraft arrive to South Korea

April 14, 2023 | 1:00

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Target Destroyed: MAG-12 and CVW-5 Execute Live Fire over the Pacific

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 and VMFA-115, and Sailors with Carrier Air Wing 5 prepare to conduct a live-fire exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 12, 2023. Marines with MAG-12 and U.S. Navy Sailors with Carrier Air Wing 5 conducted a joint, live missile shoot over the Pacific to sustain their high-level of weapon proficiency, while serving as forward-postured aviation units in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Chloe Johnson)

April 12, 2023

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Target Destroyed: MAG-12 and CVW-5 Execute Live Fire over the Pacific

April 12, 2023 | 0:47

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Target Destroyed: MAG-12 and CVW-5 Execute Live Fire over the Pacific

April 12, 2023 | 0:47

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VMFA-121 and VMFA-242 Conduct Hot Loading in Okinawa

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and VMFA-242, conduct hot loading during an expeditionary advanced base operation (EABO) exercise at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan Jan. 19, 2023. Marine Aircraft Group 12 regularly exercises expeditionary warfare concepts such as EABO to sustain their role as a forward-deployed group capable of supporting U.S. expeditionary operations in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Jan. 18, 2023

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VMFA-121 and VMFA-242 Conduct Hot Loading in Okinawa

Jan. 18, 2023 | 1:08

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VMFA-121 and VMFA-242 Conduct Hot Loading in Okinawa

Jan. 18, 2023 | 1:08

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Singapore Airshow 2022

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 participated in an aerial demonstration of the F-35B Lighting II aircraft during Singapore Airshow 2022 at Changi Exhibition Center, Republic of Singapore, Feb. 15th to Feb. 18th, 2022. Singapore Airshow is the largest defense exhibition and biennial international tradeshow in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Evan Jones)

Feb. 18, 2022

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Singapore Airshow 2022

Feb. 18, 2022 | 0:53

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Singapore Airshow 2022

Feb. 18, 2022 | 0:53

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