Robert Beheler

VMF(AW)-451, originally commissioned as Marine Fighting Squadron 451 (VMF-451) on 15 February 1944, was a United States Marine Corps fighter squadron. The unit saw action during World War II, flying F4U Corsairs from the USS Bunker Hill in the Pacific Theater and participating in major operations such as the Battle of Okinawa. After the war, the squadron underwent several redesignations, including as an all-weather fighter squadron (VMF(AW)-451), reflecting its transition to jet aircraft and an all-weather mission. The unit was ultimately deactivated on 1 September 1997, after decades of distinguished service.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 451 (VMFA-451), known as "The Warlords," was a United States Marine Corps fighter squadron established during World War II. The squadron originally flew the F4U Corsair, earning distinction in the Pacific Theater. Over the decades, VMFA-451 transitioned through several aircraft, including the F-8 Crusader and F-4 Phantom II, before flying the F/A-18 Hornet. Based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, the squadron supported various combat and training operations until its deactivation in 1997.