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End of an Era: Marine Attack Squadron 223 celebrates the sundown of the Harrier

  • 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
  • May 31, 2026 | 7:50

In the summer of 2026, the U.S. Marine Corps will sundown the AV-8B Harrier II as part of the Tactical Aircraft transition plan as the Marine Corps progresses toward an all-5th generation TACAIR fleet. This video celebrates the conclusion of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223's nearly 40 years of flight operations with the Harrier platform. VMA-223 is the U.S. Marine Corps' last operational Harrier squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. David Ornelas Baeza) This video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from Adobe Stock.