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Marine Attack Squadron 311, the “Tomcats,” arrived aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2015, in support of the unit deployment program. The squadron’s presence at MCAS Iwakuni allows the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Marine Aircraft Group 12 to have amphibious fixed-winged capabilities. - Marine Attack Squadron 311, the “Tomcats,” arrived aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2015, in support of the unit deployment program. The squadron’s presence at MCAS Iwakuni allows the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Marine Aircraft Group 12 to have amphibious fixed-winged capabilities.

Capt. Aaron Hamblin, AV-8B Harrier II Plus pilot for Marine Attack Squadron 542, climbs into his aircraft before taking off during a training exercise here July 7. VMA-542 is in Iwakuni as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Their mission while here is to support Marine Aircraft Group 12 and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. - Capt. Aaron Hamblin, AV-8B Harrier II Plus pilot for Marine Attack Squadron 542, climbs into his aircraft before taking off during a training exercise here July 7. VMA-542 is in Iwakuni as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Their mission while here is to support Marine Aircraft Group 12 and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.