VMFA 142 (USMC) Black Coffee Mug

VMFA 142, also known as the "Green Knights," is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) F/A-18 Hornet squadron stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. This aviation unit was established in 1953 and has since been a part of numerous significant operations, including the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and the ongoing Global War on Terrorism. The VMFA 142 primarily focuses on air-to-ground strike missions, but also provides air defense capabilities. The squadron's mission is to deliver air power in support of Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) and Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs), ensuring readiness to meet a wide spectrum of contingencies.