VMA-214

Marine Attack Squadron 214 (VMA-214), famously known as the "Black Sheep," was originally commissioned during World War II as VMF-214, a Marine fighter squadron. Under the legendary leadership of Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, the Black Sheep gained fame in the Pacific Theater for their daring and effective aerial combat missions against Japanese forces. The squadron was credited with numerous air victories and earned a Presidential Unit Citation. In later decades, VMA-214 transitioned to flying attack aircraft, notably the AV-8B Harrier II, continuing its legacy of excellence in close air support and expeditionary operations.