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Unit Details

Strength
USMC Squadron
Type
Aviation
 
Year
1964 - 1990
 

Description
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

Notable Persons
None
 
Reports To
Fixed Wing Units
 
Active Reporting Unit
None
 
Inactive Reporting Unit
None
 
426 Members Who Served in This Unit


 

  • 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)
  • B., P., Sgt, (1969-1969)
  • 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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  Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation - 1986
 



Name of Award
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Year Awarded
1986

Details behind Award:
1Jul85-30Oct86
Last Updated:
Jul 17, 2017
 
 
 
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