VMFA-115 (Hangar 414) (Beaufort, South Carolina)

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Marine Fghtr Attack Sqdr 115 (VMFA-115)

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 (VMFA-115) is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. Officially nicknamed the "Silver Eagles" and on occasion Joe's Jokers after their first commanding officer Major Joe Foss, the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 31(MAG-31) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). The squadron has seen combat during World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars and has deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and most recently in 2008 finished up a deployment to Al Asad Airbase in western Iraq. The Squadron radio callsign is "Blade"

MARINE FIGHTER ATTACK SQUADRON 115
MARINE AIRCRAFT GROUP 31
2D MARINE AIRCRAFT WING
U.S. MARINE CORPS FORCES COMMAND
PO BOX 66125
MCAS BEAUFORT, SC 29904-6125

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Coordinates:   32°28'6"N   80°43'33"W
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