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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VF-172
F-14B Tomcat
Fleet defense in the mighty F-14B Tomcat. VF-172 owns the long-range intercept and combat air patrol mission, guarding the carrier group with the Phoenix and Sparrow.
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.
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.
Phantom Logistics
Civil Aviation
Civilian and logistics operations. Phantom Logistics moves people and cargo behind the lines, adding a living, breathing rear-area dimension to HVY campaigns.
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