VMA 223 prepare Harriers for ordnance training

U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 prepare AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles for loading onto an AV-8B Harrier II at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 5, 2025. Marines with VMA-223 conducted a live-fire training event to refine tactics and techniques and to continue to maintain mission excellence and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

VMA 223 prepare Harriers ...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo/Released 250805-M-OV696-1094.JPG

Aug 11, 2025

U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 prepare AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles for loading onto an AV-8B Harrier II at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 5, 2025. Marines with VMA-223 conducted a live-fire training event to refine tactics and techniques and to continue to maintain mission excellence and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

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