The commanding officer of VMA-211 was one of the two U.S. Marines killed in the Taliban attack on Camp Bastion.
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Northrop Grumman, AgustaWestland to jointly bid for Marine One contract
Northrop Grumman and AgustaWestland announced that they have signed a comprehensive teaming agreement to respond to anticipated requests for both the new U.S. Air Force Combat Rescue Helicopter and the U.S. Navy’s recently announced program to develop a new “Marine One” presidential helicopter. A U.S.-built helicopter based on the AW101 platform will be offered by Northrop Grumman to meet these requirements.
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USMC lost part of its electronic warfare capability with attack on VMA-211
The U.S. Marine Corps did not just lose some of its ground attack capability when Taliban insurgents attacked Camp Bastion.
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Taliban attacks Camp Bastion, two USMC Harriers damaged or destroyed
The Taliban attacked the air base where Prince Harry is deployed and managed to breach the airport security perimeter.
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HMM-265 redesignated as VMM-265
HMM-265 was redesignated as VMM-265 during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Sept. 7 as the squadron prepares to switch to the MV-22.
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