On December 1, 2022, VMA-542 retired its remaining Harriers and transitioned to the F-35B Lightning II. VMFA-542 received its first F-35B on May 31st, 2023 and became the Marine Corps' first...

On December 1, 2022, VMA-542 retired its remaining AV-8B Harriers and transitioned to the F-35B Lightning II. VMFA-542 received its first F-35B on May 31st, 2023 and became the Marine Corps’ first east coast F-35B fleet squadron after achieving Safe For …

2024年2月8日 · Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), became the first East Coast F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter squadron in the Fleet Marine Force to achieve...

U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542 conduct a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2022. In accordance with Force Design 2030,...

On November 2, 1963, the Squadron was redesignated Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 and began training in the F-4B "Phantom" in place of the F-6A "Skyray". The Tigers enjoyed the...

2017年1月3日 · MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 542 completed their Aviation Training Relocation Program at Chitose Air Base and headed back to Marine Corps...

2023年6月23日 · Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 launches an F-35B Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 31, 2023. VMFA-542 received its first F-35B Lightning...

On December 1, 2022, VMA-542 retired its remaining AV-8B Harriers and transitioned to the F-35B Lightning II. VMFA-542 received its first F-35B on May 31, 2023 and became the Marine Corps’ first east coast F-35B fleet squadron after achieving Safe For …

Marine Attack Squadron 542 (VMA-542) is a United States Marine Corps fixed wing attack squadron that consists of AV-8B Harrier (V/STOL) jets. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 14 (MAG-14) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW).

2024年4月9日 · Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), achieved full operational capability, Wednesday, as the U.S. Marine Corps’ first East Coast F-35 Lightning II...