VMFA-212

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 (VMFA-212), known as the "Lancers," was activated in March 1942 and saw its first combat during World War II in the Solomon Islands campaign, flying F4F Wildcats. The squadron later participated in the Korean War, providing close air support and interdiction missions. During the Vietnam War, VMFA-212 flew F-4 Phantom IIs, conducting air-to-ground and air superiority missions from land bases and aircraft carriers. The unit was deactivated in 2008 after a distinguished service history spanning over six decades.