VMA(AW)-224

Marine All Weather Attack Squadron 224 (VMA(AW)-224), known as the "Bengals," was activated during World War II in May 1942 as Marine Fighter Squadron 224 (VMF-224). The squadron saw significant combat in the Pacific, participating in the battles for Guadalcanal and other key campaigns. Re-designated as VMA(AW)-224 in 1966, the unit transitioned to the A-6 Intruder and flew combat missions during the Vietnam War, providing all-weather attack capability. Over the decades, the Bengals continued to serve in various operations until their deactivation in the early 1990s.