U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II Flight Ops with (VMA) 223

U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct routine flight operations with AV-8B Harrier II aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 1, 2026. As the Harrier enters a twilight phase and the Marine Corps continues its transition to the F-35 Lightning II, 2nd MAW's remaining Harrier squadron continues to maintain operational readiness.