Air Combat Group (ACG)
Land-based fighter and attack squadrons providing air superiority, SEAD, and precision strike.
472nd Fighter Squadron
F-16C Viper
A multirole fighter squadron flying the F-16C. The 472nd handles suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD), precision strike, and air-to-air tasking, the flexible tip of the ACG spear.
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484th Fighter Squadron
A-10C II Warthog
The close air support specialists. Flying the A-10C II, the 484th delivers troops-in-contact CAS, forward air control, and battlefield interdiction with the gun and a full load of ordnance.
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584th Tactical Fighter Squadron
F-4E Phantom II
A hard-charging tactical fighter squadron operating the F-4E Phantom II, blending classic interceptor muscle with air-to-ground strike for a distinctly old-school combat role.
View squadron →Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF)
An expeditionary combined-arms group pairing Marine strike fighters with assault support and logistics.
VMFA-390
F/A-18C Hornet
A Marine Fighter Attack squadron flying the F/A-18C in the expeditionary strike role, putting ordnance on target in support of the MAGTF ground scheme of maneuver.
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142nd Assault Helicopter Company
Rotary Wing
Rotary-wing air assault and troop movement. The 142nd inserts and supports forces, flies armed escort, and provides the vertical lift the MAGTF depends on.
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VMGR-251
C-130J Hercules
Aerial refueling and tactical transport aboard the C-130J. VMGR-251 extends the reach of every other squadron with fuel, cargo, and airdrop support.
View squadron →Carrier Air Wing 62 (CVW-62)
Blue-water naval aviation flying from the carrier deck for fleet defense and maritime strike.
VFA-119
F/A-18C Hornet
A carrier-based strike fighter squadron flying the F/A-18C off the boat, the backbone of CVW-62 for maritime strike and multirole tasking at sea.
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VF-172
F-14B Tomcat
Fleet defense in the F-14B Tomcat. VF-172 owns the long-range intercept and combat air patrol mission, guarding the carrier group with the Phoenix and Sparrow.
View squadron →Auxiliary Corps
Specialist units that round out the force: adversary training, demonstration flying, and logistics.
Blue Tide Demonstration Team
F/A-18C Hornet
HVY's precision flight demonstration team. Flying the F/A-18C, Blue Tide performs formation aerobatics and represents the community at events and airshows.
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23rd Aggressors Squadron
Adversary Air
The red-air professionals. The 23rd flies dedicated adversary tactics to train the rest of the force, replicating threat aircraft and doctrine in realistic engagements.
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Phantom Logistics
Civil Aviation
Civilian and logistics operations. Phantom Logistics moves people and cargo behind the lines, adding a living rear-area dimension to HVY campaigns.
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