VMA-214 re-designated as VMFA-214

Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 Black Sheep ('WE-xx') was officially re-designated as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (AZ) on 25 March 2022.

The unit is part of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW).

The re-designation of the squadron is part of the transition from the AV-8B Harrier to the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II. In 1989, the Black Sheep transitioned from the A-4 Skyhawk to the AV-8B Harrier which they operated for a period over 30 years.

The unit participated in combat operations throughout the globe, including Operation Restore Hope, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Most recently, VMA-214 completed its final AV-8B deployment with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during which they participated in Operation Inherent Resolve.

Photo by Erik Frikke (via AirHistory.net)