Strength
USMC Squadron
Type
Aviation
Year
1964 - 1990
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 Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG-12) and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW).
Active
VMTB-242 July 1, 1943 - November 23, 1945
VMA-242 October 1, 1960 - September 1964
VMA(AW)-242 - September 1964 - December 14, 1990
Ackerman, John, Cpl , (1982-1988)
Adam, Harold, CWO5 , (1975-2006)
Adolphin, Patrick, SSgt , (2001-Present)
Altvater, Chris, Sgt , (1984-1992)
Anderson, Wallace, Cpl , (1979-1986)
Anger, Pete, Sgt , (1983-1992)
Ascherin, Bob, Sgt , (1964-1968)
Ashley, Mark, LCpl , (1982-1986)
Aspera Jr., Edwardo, MSgt , (1974-2000)
Astone, Charles, Cpl , (1987-1992)
Baldelomar, Vince, GySgt , (1993-Present)
Ball, Jonathan, Sgt , (1981-1985)
Barber, William (Scott), Sgt , (1984-1990)
Bard, Danny, Sgt , (1983-1989)
Bayley, David, Sgt , (1973-1977)
Beigh, Rita, SSgt , (1968-1978)
Belaire, John, Cpl , (1971-1975)
Belcher, Kevin, SSgt , (1987-2000)
Bennett, Jeff, Cpl , (1987-1992)
Berg, Edward, SSgt , (1966-1975)
Berkman, Mitchell, GySgt , (1968-1985)
Bernau, Carey, Sgt , (1972-1978)
Bingley, Dale, PFC , (1988-1990)
Biorn, Rodney, Sgt , (1976-1980)
Blankenship, Paul, Cpl , (1978-1982)
Boehm, Ronald, Capt , (1967-1972)
Bonwell, Sam, Sgt , (1972-1976)
Booker, Wanda, Cpl , (1985-1990)
Boyer, Robin, SSgt , (1970-1979)
Brammer, Mike, Cpl , (1987-1992)
Bridgham, William, Col , (1958-1991)
Brown, Bradley, Sgt , (1983-1993)
Brown, Steven, SgtMaj , (1987-2013)
Burcham, Arthur, Sgt , (1971-1977)
Burns, Michael, Cpl , (1983-1987)
Burwell, Edward, Maj , (1968-1989)
Cagan, Thomas, Cpl , (1965-1969)
Calibo, Michael, Sgt , (1976-1980)
Campbell, Norris, Cpl , (1978-1983)
CAMPBELL, NORRIS, Cpl , (1978-1983)
Campos, Gary, Sgt , (1969-1973)
Caraway, Bobby , (1969-1975)
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Name of Award Navy Unit Commendation
Year Awarded 1969
Details behind Award: 16Sep67-10May68 2Feb-1Mar69 SU MAG-11 MUC (Only 1 Award)
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2017
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